Papal tiara Papal tiara The papal tiara is a crown that was worn by popes of the Catholic Church from as early as the 8th century to the mid-20th. It was last used by Pope Paul VI in 1963 and only at the beginning of his reign. The name "tiara" refers to the entire headpiece, no matter how many crowns, circlets or diadems have adorned it through the ages, while the three-tiered form that it took in the 14th century is also called the triregnum, triple tiara, or triple crown. From 1143 to 1963, the papal tiara was solemnly placed on the
Papal Lateran Cross (The sacred and holy church of the Lateran - the mother and the head of all of the churches of the city and the world). The medal has been crafted in a number of designs: with or without an adjoining circle, as well as a solid medal with a cross in relief. The accompanying ribbon is red with blue stripes along the sides. Notable individuals who received this honor include: Papal Lateran Cross The Papal Lateran Cross () is a medal for recognition of merit bestowed by the Holy See. The Lateran Cross was commissioned by Pope Leo XIII, and