Go into almost any Catholic church in this country and you will find two flags displayed there, the white and yellow papal flag and, usually in a like position on the opposite side of the church, the red, white, and blue symbol of the Washington government. There seem to be few rules governing the practice. The U.S. bishops conference does say that parishes, if they choose to display it, should find a location away from the sanctuary, but flags are often up front, and I have seen them frequently placed on the sanctuary side of what remains of pre-Vatican II … Continue reading Does the Caesar’s Flag Belong in Church?