Tailors Prepare Vestments for a New Pope

NPR | By Emily Harris

Published April 12, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT

One family of tailors in Rome that has been making papal vestments for generations is preparing for the choice of a new pontiff.

A set of garments in three sizes is being created so that no matter whom the cardinals chose, the new pontiff can appeal in full papal regalia immediately.

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