White for Europe

Symbol of the seat of the Holy Father, Sheperd of the world. 

Red for Americas

Symbol of the fire of faith that drove missionaries to Americas.

Yellow for Asia

Symbol of the morning light of the East.

Green for Africa

Symbol of the forests and jungles of Africa.

Blue for Oceania

Symbol of the ocean surrounding the Islands of the Pacific. 

"When the world mission rosary is completed one has embraced all continents, all people in prayer."
~ Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen