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How Will Pope's Attire Change Now. by geobeats on Feb 28, 2013More
How Will Pope's Attire Change Now.

by geobeats on Feb 28, 2013
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The red loafers are a tradition that dates back several centuries. In 2007, Benedict was named "accessorizer of the year" due to his vibrant footwear. Various pairs were handmade by a well-known artisan in northern Italy. In their place, Pope Benedict XVI will wear brown shoes, which he received during a papal visit to Mexico last year.
If you are curious to know, he will still wear a white, ankle …More
The red loafers are a tradition that dates back several centuries. In 2007, Benedict was named "accessorizer of the year" due to his vibrant footwear. Various pairs were handmade by a well-known artisan in northern Italy. In their place, Pope Benedict XVI will wear brown shoes, which he received during a papal visit to Mexico last year.

If you are curious to know, he will still wear a white, ankle-length robe in public. His jewelry piece, the "fisherman's ring", will be crushed as is customary at the end of a Pope's reign.

He will now be referred to as "His Holiness Benedict XVI, Roman pontiff emeritus."

Pope Benedict XVI has been known to add some extra touches to his formal attire. He also brought back the papal cape as former popes had neglected to wear one.