biretta

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"Diversity is necessary; it is indispensable," Francis said in his homily at the service, during which each new cardinal received a ring of office and the red, three-blade hat known as a "biretta".

From Reuters • Sep. 30, 2023

A photograph showed Bishop Joyce, in cassock and biretta, standing in front of a Christmas tree with children on each side.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 8, 2019

During Saturday's ceremony at St Peter's Basilica, known as a consistory, the 68-year-old will kneel before the pope and have a scarlet biretta placed on his head and will receive a ring.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2014

Next is the collapsible biretta, a taller, square-ridged cap with three peaks on top.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2013

The biretta was removed, the black beard was held in the hand, the Baptist Werner stood before Laurenzano, in whose eyes stood tears.

From Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle by Hausrath, Adolf