The Fascinating Facts Behind Pope Francis’s Wardrobe
You may have heard that Pope Francis is set to visit the US on Tuesday, beginning in Washington, D.C., then onto New York City, and ending in Philadelphia. Throughout the six day ‘Apostolic Journey,’ there’s bound to be prayer, possible political upset, and traffic jams, galore.
But one thing there won’t be? Daily stories about the Pope’s many outfits, who designed them, and whether he’s been photographed wearing them before. That’s because, as the highest member of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has specific papal regalia that he’s required to wear for all his engagements—clothing that dates back almost 2,000 years, to the first-ever pope, Saint Peter.
Each piece has a specific name, meaning, and equally as fascinating history.
Click through the slideshow for a rundown on Pope Francis’s wardrobe.
(All photos: Getty)
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