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What symbol is often associated with Pope Adrian III?

  • A dove

  • A fish

  • A tiara

  • A cross

Answer

The tiara, a distinctive papal headdress, is frequently associated with Pope Adrian III, who held the papacy from 884 to 885. It is a symbol of the pope's spiritual authority and jurisdiction as the Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church. The tiara, adorned with three tiers of crowns, represents the three levels of the pope's authority: temporal, spiritual, and heavenly.
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