And the zucchetto is not worn by laity; it’s only allowed for ordained religious officials. (It’s also used by some Anglican priests ... identify yourself as a Catholic cleric.

For centuries, newly-elected popes have worn a white cassock (ankle-length clerical coat), white zucchetto (skull cap), red pellegrina ... important meaning in the Catholic faith.

Gammarelli tailor shop has made the ecclesiastical garments of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of priests ... A red zucchetto, which is a small, round skull cap, completes the look.

The first time Daniel Allan waved a brand-new white skull cap at Pope Francis ... be converts to join the Catholic Church. Msgr. Duncan described the Pope Francis zucchetto as a tangible way ...

I held out a small white zucchetto — the skullcap worn by clergy... As he neared, I said 'Padre Jorge, please accept this zucchetto—the gift of the Filipino people working at the airport.' ...

And the zucchetto is not worn by laity; it’s only allowed for ordained religious officials. (It’s also used by some Anglican priests ... identify yourself as a Catholic cleric.