Pope's wardrobe vs. the wind: is Velcro the answer?

Pope’s wardrobe vs. the wind: is Velcro the answer?

Monday, March 15th, 2021

For decades, popes have suffered embarrassment when their light, shoulder-length mantle, inspired by a sudden gust of wind, smacks them in the face.

Dario Piccioni who sells garments to cardinals and bishops at the Vatican has suggested using Velcro to solve the problem. Read more

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