How changing recipients of golden roses reflect centuries of evolving papal influence

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What happened

Almost every ceremonial object or ornament of the medieval papal monarchy has disappeared or lost its original purpose.

Yet one survives: the golden rose.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:40:01 UTC.

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