What is the cap that is under the mitre of a Roman Catholic Bishop?

Question

It looks a bit like a Jewish cap...is that what it is? And by the way, what is the Jewish cap called?

Answer 1

The skullcap worn by the Catholic clergy is called a zucchetto.

All Catholic clergy are entitled to wear the zucchetto.
+ The Pope's zucchetto is white
+ Cardinals are red
+ Bishops are violet
+ Priests and deacons are black

Some think that Zucchettos go back to when clerics shaved the center of their heads into a tonsure. Zucchettos would help keep thier heads warm.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

I don't know the answer to the part of the question dealing with bishops.

The Jewish cap is called a yarmulke (Yiddish) or kippah (Hebrew). They translate to, 'small round headgear.'

Answer 3

Zucchetto.