The paparazzi have found a new subject, the Roman Pontiff emeritus. Accompanied by his secretary, "Gorgeous George" Archbishop Ganswain, walking at Castel Gandolfo.
Don't you just love the white papal ball hat!
Then there are these photos from a (now banned by the Vatican) press conference held by the USCCB at the North American College in Rome.
From the left, Sean Cardinal O'Malley of Boston, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, and Francis Cardinal George of Chicago.
Don't you love the contrast between the humble Franciscan (is there any other kind?) with his ratty grey sweater over brown robe, and the distinguished clerics in their sharp black suits with spit-shined shoes. If you look closely you can see Cardinal Sean's sandals, grey athletic socks, and, I think, a hole near his pinky toe. Not to mention the beard.
And then there's this, from St. Louis Catholic Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia. (Courtesy of Fr. Z's blog, www.wdtprs.com/blog . For more photos, go to www.stlouisschoolorg .)
The school principal went all out in engaging the students in a mock conclave.
WHERE did they get those red birettas? Seminarians all over the world are drooling over them.
And the Swiss Guard! St. Louis School has a world-class set designer and seamstress.
All the boys -- er, Cardinals -- are matched to real Cardinal electors. These two debating are Raymond Cardinal Burke of the Apostolic Signatura and Luis Cardinal Tagle of Manilla.
Why did he bring his Code of Canon Law book to the conclave?
Once the pope is elected, all Cardinals pledge their obedience and respect.
What a blessing!
I'm going to a "conclave party" this Sunday. I wonder if our priest-host, Father Mike, will provide us with similar outfits?
I read a story that Ratzinger couldn't fit into any of the SML Gamelli "Whites", so they pinned up an alb for his porch blessing.
ReplyDeleteOne wonders how fast the St. Louis principal would have lost her/his job if s/he snuck a girl in as one of the electors.