The devil isn't the only one wearing Prada.

Pope Benedict XVI is generating a reputation as a man of the designer cloth - thanks to his penchant for wearing lipstick-red Prada shoes. According to the scuttlebutt from Rome, the new pope is also turning heads by wearing Gucci sunglasses.

Inside the Vatican, the heads of hard-core traditionalists are spinning over the Prada pope's decision to wear ceremonial robes designed by up-and-coming tailor Alessandro Cattaneo instead of those created by Annibale Gammarelli, the design house which has been responsible for papal attire since at least 1846.

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Posted by Lawren at November 22, 2005 07:36 AM | Trackbacks (0)

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what would jesus wear?

Says: at November 22, 2005 07:58 AM

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We once lived on a military base and the base priest lived behind us. That man was the biggest buyer of high-end labels I've ever seen. What's up with that? Isn't there some "vow of poverty" clause?

Says: Nanc' at November 22, 2005 08:08 AM

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Pope John Paull II also wore pretty stylish shoes. If you live in Italy, c'mon. I think you have to.

Says: Kevvy the Unnamed Source at November 22, 2005 10:14 AM

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Not all priests take a vow of poverty. Usually the ones who do are in an order like the Jesuits or Franciscans...

Says: Sisyphus at November 22, 2005 12:03 PM

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the man needs a few indulgences, right?! jeesh, he's only human. I think it's great!

Says: at November 23, 2005 10:42 AM

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