The Vatican spokesman, Rev. Federico Lombardi, told reporters that the pope would dress in a simple white cassock and no longer wear the papal red shoes.
Stories Related to Benedict Xvi To Keep His Name And Become Pope Emeritus
By GAIA PIANIGIANI and ELISABETTA POVOLEDO, New York Times
Tue, 02/26/2013 - 9:01am
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