The cassock is fastened by silk buttons and worn with a silk brocade sash with gold fringe. All popes, until Francis, had this sash later embroidered with his papal seal.

The cassock is fastened by silk buttons and worn with a silk brocade sash with gold fringe. All popes, until Francis, had this sash later embroidered with his papal seal.

The conclave that begins next week to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in over 46 years for which the Vatican has not ordered new cassocks for the new head of the church - at least ...

With some relief at not having been John XXIII”s tailor, he smiled as he recalled the occasion when new pope Cardinal Angelo Roncalli first appeared before the world wearing a cassock held ...

A black cassock made from polyester and cotton blended fabric with a band collar. The cassock has an A-line silhouette and shortened three quarter length sleeves. The ends of the sleeves are tucked to ...

Pope Leo XIV's debut wardrobe was different than Francis'. Here's what changed. During his introduction to the world in 2013, Pope Francis wore all white, communicating his desire for "simplicity ...

He moves quickly, in long, deliberate strides, the seams of his black cassock billowing like a swimmer’s stroke ahead of his arrival. Posted 2025-05-06T07:32:13+00:00 - Updated 2025-05-06T07:31: ...