The Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is one of the most important celebrations ...

As Rome’s tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope’s dress code provides hints about his vision.

In the lead-up to Pope Leo XIV’s election, there was much speculation about how the new pontiff would compare to his ...

Tucked just behind the Pantheon is a tailor with a big claim: They dress the pope.

It’s a busy time at Mancinelli Clergy, the iconic shop that embodies the history and tradition of ecclesiastical tailoring in ...

The pope, as the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, is instantly recognizable by his flowing robes, ornate headwear, and ...

Copes, or semi-circular full length cloaks fastened at the neck, are worn by the Dean and clergy at church festivals and special services as well as at coronations and royal occasions. A Tunicle is a ...

The rules and rituals for the election of a new pope say that immediately after his election, he goes into the sacristy of the Sistine Chapel and puts on ...

ROME - Raniero Mancinelli, tailor to the last three popes, is leaving nothing to chance as he prepares the white vestments that ... and has come to specialise in clerical attire.