Tiara of Benedict XVI

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Tiara of Pope Benedict XVI
Inside of the tiara of Pope Benedict XVI

Tiara of Benedict XVI is the Papal tiara presented to Pope Benedict XVI during the General Audience of May 25, 2011 by the group of German Catholics.[1]

The tiara was produced in Bulgaria, by a company that makes Eastern Orthodox liturgical vestments.[1] The tiara is made from mixture of zinc, silver and brass.[1] It is adorned with semi-precious stones.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d David Kerr "Germans present Pope Benedict with his own papal crown", "Catholic News Agency", May 25, 2011, [1]
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