biretta

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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

The reason the biretta is red is to symbolise each wearer's willingness to give their lives for the Catholic faith.

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

Benedict gave the new cardinals their ring and traditional red "biretta," or hat.

From Reuters • Nov. 24, 2012

Near the open doors a priest, wearing cassock and biretta, stood narrowly scrutinising each face, and as Paul was about to pass he extended his hand, detaining him.

From The Orchard of Tears by Rohmer, Sax