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 ...

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.

St. Louis, Mo., Apr 8, 2023 / 13:00 pm. The flag of Vatican City, with its distinctive yellow and white, is instantly recognizable to many Catholics.