Papal mozzetta Mozzetta

pope benedict xvi wearing red winter papal mozzetta

the pope wears 5 versions of mozzetta: summer mozzetta, of red satin; winter mozzetta, of red velvet trimmed white ermine fur; red serge mozzetta, worn during masses deceased; red clothed mozzetta, worn during lenten , advent season; , paschal mozzetta, of white damask silk trimmed white fur. paschal mozzetta worn during eastertide.

the winter mozzetta , paschal mozzetta fell disuse during pontificate of john paul ii (1978–2005), use briefly restored pope benedict xvi (2005–2013) before being discontinued again pope francis. benedict wore winter mozzetta during papal station @ image of madonna near spanish steps traditionally marks beginning of rome s winter season, , wore on occasions in winter season garment appropriate. white mozzetta reintroduced during octave of easter in 2008. change between winter , summer garments practical, given oppressive heat of roman summer.