What's the deal with that little hat that Jewish wear? Doesn't the Pope wear one too? I'm confused...

Answer 1

Good question. I don't know unless they use it to cover bald spots. Pops

Answer 2

Oh good grief, people! Let someone who's Jewish (me) answer this! The little hat/cap that we wear is indeed called a yarmulke, or kippah, and it's worn as a sign of respect towards G-d. The Pope, as well as all the Cardinals, wear a similar headpiece called a biretta.

Sheesh, get with it, everyone!

Answer 3

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 purple
+ 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 4

For Jews, its called a yarmulke.

If you don't have one handy during the reading of prayers, you can cover your head with a napkin or even your hand.

Women in the synagogue often wear head scarves, but being Jewish, its usually Dior or the like. Cest La Vie.

What did you expect?

Answer 5

Many religious orders also have zuchettos(Kippot):Dominicans have white ones(where the use of that color came in for the pope since St Pope Pius V was a Dominican:Franciscans(depending on the color of the habit)use brown,Benedictines ,black,etc.

Answer 6

zucchetto is what the pope and his clergy wear and a yarmulke is what Jewish men wear,simply called a skullcap. muslims and some christians wear them too.

Answer 7

Well Jews call theirs a Yamika... danged if I know what the pope calls his. Could it be a beanie? Well one with the little prop that spins on top removed?

Answer 8

The Jewish "hat" is called a yarmulke.

Answer 9

tradition of a head covering during prayer

Answer 10

so am i.......... i think the pope is a closet jew..........