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Camerino of John XXIII
Camerino had been a popular winter headgear of the popes since the Middle Ages until the times of Benedict XIV who was said to be…
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Pius XII at work
As T. Breza relates in his book on the Vatican of the last years of Pius XII’s pontificate, the pope at work was a completely…
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Francis’ ferula
Pope Francis with a new ferula during a Mass celebrated on the occasion of the All Saints’ Day.
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Ioannes Paulus PP. II
A portrait photo of Holy Father John Paul II in a summer choir dress with the mozzetta with a cap and with a hand raised in…
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Pius PP. XII
Holy Father Pius XII wearing a zimarra and a tied sash with fringes.
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Holy Communion
On the left pope Francis receiving Holy Communion from bp. Konrad Krajewski, consecrated at the Mass (17 IX 2013), whereas on the right pope John…
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St. Pius X
Holy Father Pius X posing for a photo sitting on the throne in a summer choir dress and with his hand raised in the benediction…
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Shoes and tassels
A part of the body of blessed Pius IX buried in the Papal Basilica of St. Lawrence outside the Walls: we may marvel at red…
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Papal tassels
John Paul I in a choir dress with his Master of Ceremonies, mons. Virgilio Noè, on the day he was elected the bishop of Rome.…
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Ecumenism in the testament of Paul VI
“Regarding ecumenism: May the work of bringing together separated brothers proceed with much understanding, patience and great love, but without defecting from true Catholic doctrine.”…
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Saint Pius X
If you are a pope, look like a pope! The personage of Saint Pius X is a decent example that the true humility and simplicity…
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In Poland
A photo of John Paul II in a tabarro and a saturno during the first pilgrimage to Motherland in June 1979. And the shoes seem…
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Requiem aeternam…
The earthly remainings of Holy Father Benedict XV are resting on the bier. According to the tradition,the pope’s body is dressed in pontifical vestments in…
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Christmas
Pope Pius XII beginning reciting the Roman Canon during the Christmas Mass. The date of the celebration is confirmed by the statuette of Infant Jesus…
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At Trastevere
His Holiness John Paul II in traditional pontifical vestments, including a chasuble in the Roman style and in a papal fanon on his shoulders, during…
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Pius XI on liturgy
Since the Church has received from Christ her Founder the office of safeguarding the sanctity of divine worship, it is certainly incumbent upon her, while…