A variety of versions of the Vatican City flag are seen around Rome. Clockwise from the upper left, this graphic features the official version published in 2000 and again May 13, 2023; a version ...

Imagine many people’s surprise to discover that the image of the “Flag of Vatican City” displayed on Wikipedia has been wrong several times over the years. Friday, July 11, 2025.

First used by the merchant fleet in the Papal States from 1825 to 1870, the design used today was chosen as the new flag of Vatican City in 1929.