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    Could there be any truth in the story that Innocent IV introduced Red Hat for Cardinals, because Joan, Countess of Flanders , had mistaken a Cardinal for a Bishop and vice versa , and had begged the Pope for a distinctive mark to keep Cardinals and Bishops apart?

    Question #14223. Asked by flemmie. (Oct 16 01 6:35 AM)


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    		According to Brewsters Phrase and Fable, Innocent IV made the cardinaals wear a red hat 'in token for their being ready to lay down their life for the gospel'

    Nov 09 01, 3:31 AM

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