What does the Christian cross symbolizes in the catholic church?
Catholics use a crucifix in their symbol of the cross. That is, a crucifix is the cross and a statue of Jesus hanging from that cross. For Catholics, the wooden cross portion of the crucifix represents the burden of sin that Christ carried on his way to his death. The cross resembles suffering, pain, trial, which can be heavy to bear. However, the cross is not alone. Since it is shown with our saving lord on it, we are reminded that he is our victory over all of these things, including death itself.
