The Ombrellino is a historic piece of the papal regalia and insignia, once used on a daily basis to provide shade for the pope. In modern usage, the Ombrellino is a symbol of the Roman Catholic Church and the authority of a pope over it and the Eastern Rite. It is found in the contemporary Church at all the basilicas throughout the world, placed prominently at the right of their main altars. Whenever a pope visits a basilica, its Ormbrellino is opened.

The Ombrellino of the Basilica of St. Paul is constructed in a traditional design with eight alternating panels of red and gold Duponi silk, the papal colors. Four embroidered panels mark the bottom of the ornament. The date of the investiture of the Basilica of Saint Paul the Apostle in Daytona Beach is marked in numerals I-XXV-MMVI, (January 25, 2006). In addition, three Coats of Arms, those of the Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI and of the Diocese of Orlando, complete the embroidery. Golden silk tassels also hang from the center of the ornament itself.

Translated from the Latin language into the Italian language, it is known as an ombrellino or in the English language as an umbrella. It is shaped as a canopy with broad alternating gold and red stripes, the traditional colors of the pontificate. It also featured a staff with small bells. It often chimed to announce the arrival of a pope travelling by horse and carriage. Pope Alexander VI was the first pope to use the ombrellino as a symbol of the temporal powers of the papacy; royalty during those days always walked outdoors under a canopy. A member of the Papal Gentlemen would often follow behind a pope with the ombrellino in hand.