What do you call the pope's headgear?

Answer 1

There are many different types of headdress that the Pope can wear.

The first is called a Zucchetto. It resembles the yarmulke that the Jewish men wear, and it signifies tonsure. A zucchetto is worn on the back of the head and can be worn by all clerics in the Catholic Church. It is white for the Pope, red for Cardinals, purple for Bishops, and black for priests. Some orders have their own color, for instance the order of Franciscans wear brown zucchettos.

The second is called a Mitre. A mitre signifies the teaching authority of the Pope, and can be worn by bishops and certain abbots. This headgear is usually left for any sort of liturgy that the Pope, who is the Bishop of Rome, presides at. Otherwise, it is not an every day wear.

There are a few others that are listed below:

Papal Ermine - a read hat with a white fringe, meant to take the place of the biretta worn by priests, bishops, and cardinals

Papal Tiara - Once took the place of the Mitre at all liturgical events. Has not been used since Pope Paul VI

Answer 2

In the past 500 years popes have worn a number of different headdresses.

At the coronation of all popes from Pope Clement V (in the 1300s) until Pope Paul VI (in the 1970s) were crowned with the Triregnum, the triple crown. This was also known as the papal tiara and is often seen on papal coats of arms (even until John Paul II, and still on the Flag of the Vatican City).

The proper headdress of the Pope during Mass is the Mitre, because, while the Pope is the temporal head of the Catholic Church, he is still first and foremost a Bishop, the Bishop of Rome. The proper headdress of a bishop is the Mitre.

Often he will also wear a white skull cap (known as a Zuchetto) underneath, or in public. The Zuchetto is the standard hat the Pope wears in public out doors. All clergy, however, are entitled to wear a Zuchetto, however the colours of these are determined by liturgical colour rules. Only the Pope may wear a white one (Although it may be that Priests in Africa may wear a Zuchetto which is white, lined in black).

The pope also on occasion wears a Camauro which is made of red wool or velvet with white ermine trim and are worn, usually in winter. It resembles a high class beanie. It is worn in winter in place of the Zuchetto. It had not been in use since 1963, when it was last worn by Pope John XXIII. Pope Benedict XVI has since revived its use.

In terms of brimmed hats the Pope may wear a Cappello Romano (literally Roman hat) or Saturno. This is a brimmed hat with a rounded crown. The name saturno describes the similarity to the image of the planet Saturn. This style of hat may be worn by all clergy, however the colours and linings are regluated by liturgical and canonical rules. The Pope wears a red felt Capello Romano with gold trim/tassels.

Answer 3

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Catholic AnswerDuring the day, the Holy Father wears a white zucchetto, a small round beannie. In Church he wears a miter just like any other Bishop. The papal tiara has not been used since Pope Paul VI.

Answer 4

The tall, pointed hat is called a mitre and the skull cap is called a zucchetto.

Answer 5

A Mitre for ceremonial duties and a white zucchetto (skull cap) for day-to-day.

Answer 6

The mozzetta is a short elbow-length cape that covers the shoulders and is buttoned over the breast.

Answer 7

The Papal Mitre.