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The Petrine Cross (inverted cross) is traditionally worn by Catholics as a symbol of humility and devotion to Saint Peter, based on the tradition that he requested to be crucified upside down because he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Jesus Christ.
It is also prominently associated with the Papacy, serving as a symbol of the Pope as Peter’s successor; it appears in ecclesiastical heraldry, such as the arms of the Holy See and Vatican City, and in papal insignia like the papal staff. While historically a Christian symbol, it has also been adopted in modern times by occultists, Satanists, and certain metal music subcultures to represent anti-Christian or rebellious themes.