Two papal tailors and no conclave orders. The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is ...

For a pope’s first encounter with the flock, the basic garment is the hand-stitched white wool cassock with white cape and wide silk sleeves. The cassock is fastened by silk buttons and worn ...

The pellegrina, or shoulder cape, is attached to the cassock and is not limited to popes. Cardinals, bishops and priests can also wear the piece of clothing, which is why new popes often wear a ...

The papal trousseau For a pope’s first encounter with the flock, the basic garment is the hand-stitched white wool cassock with cape and wide silk sleeves. The cassock is fastened by silk ...

For a pope’s first encounter with the flock, the basic garment is the hand-stitched white wool cassock with white cape and wide silk sleeves. The cassock is fastened by silk buttons and worn ...

But over the white cassock they also typically wear a white rochet (which is similar to a surplice) and over that a red mozzetta – a short cape with a hood that is also known as a choir robe ...