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What do the parts of the Vatican flag symbolize?

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We’re so used to seeing the Vatican Flag in our churches, on the internet, and pretty much any place affiliated with the Catholic Church. But have you ever thought about what the flag means?


Just like other national flags, the design of the Vatican flag has rich meaning.

As the national flag for Vatican City, this flag is displayed not only in this part of Italy, but also in many Catholic churches, universities, and other Catholic institutions.

The flag is modeled after the flag of the Papal States from the early nineteenth century, and is also referred to as the flag of the Holy See. Many earlier papal flags were red and gold.

The left side of the flag is a rich yellow. The right side is white and features the coat of arms of Vatican City. At the top of the coat of arms is the papal tiara, which was worn by popes from the eighth century to the mid-twentieth century.

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