The Gospel of Matthew inspired an enduring Christian symbol: Jesus passing the keys to Peter. Cardinals are now choosing who will hold the keys — and their power — next.

The Black Sun, or Sonnenrad, symbol was used by Nazis during the Third Reich. It consists of 12 lightning-bolt runes—similar to the ones in a familiar insignia of the SS—arranged into a disk.

A black dove, then, could be said to represent mourning, even widowhood. These connections are noteworthy, since the Black Doves are an exclusively female group and Helen is desperate for salvation.

Heaven doesn’t have rooms. Or doors. There’s no staff. You just are where you are and you’re with who you’re with. Compared to the oncoming eternity, things settled down quite quickly.

SAINTS & ART: The Church honors Jeanne d’Arc as a virgin martyr and national patroness, whose courage, purity and fortitude continue to inspire Catholics and converts in a secular age.