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I found an interesing article,written by a fashion writer from Associated Press, Daniela Petroff, about the latest wearing habits of the Pope.
She writes:
…wearing Gucci sunglasses and bright red Prada loafers, the vintage styles have turned Benedict into something of a fashion celebrity.
and in other excerpts
Called a “caumaro,” the long forgotten head-covering dates back to the Middle Ages and figures in many famous papal portraits, including one of Julius II by Raphael
she points out
The 78-year-old Benedict lacks John Paul’s natural charisma, and the trappings of Vatican splendor may be a way to compensate.
But those who know Joseph Ratzinger dismiss any notion of vanity in the pope’s dressing habits.
“He wouldn’t know Gucci from Smoochi”, said Marjorie Weeke, a former official at the Vatican’s Social Communications office.
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