It is a crozier, representing being a shepherd which is a major symbol in Christianity. The curved end would be used by shepherds to catch the sheep around the neck.
Modern popes do not bear a crozier (a bent pastoral staff styled after a shepherd's crook), but rather bear the Papal Cross, a staff topped by a crucifix. In other words, it is called a Papal Cross. And they used to carry one called a crozier.
Kings and Popes... I believe. (:
Modern popes no longer carry a crozier, the hook 'shepherd's staff' carried by bishops. They carry instead a Papal Cross.
A needle that is bent only at the end is for sacking work. Needles that are curved along their entire length are used for upholstery tasks.
Special Staff F ended in 1941.
Throughout history, popes have made notable predictions such as the prophecies of St. Malachy, who predicted the future popes of the Catholic Church, and the predictions of Pope John XXIII about the Second Vatican Council. Additionally, some popes have made predictions about the end times and the future of the Church.
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
Not really, anything that has been bent and is tried to be straightend will be weak.
One Union of Regional Staff ended in 2011.
Central Policy Review Staff ended in 1983.
Inland Revenue Staff Federation ended in 1996.
Derbyshire Group Staff Union ended in 2010.