While popes tend to wear standard-issue robes, many pontiffs have broken the Vatican mold with their own style signatures. Recently retired Pope Benedict XVI was even described as “something of a clotheshorse” by The New York Times, and was famous for his red loafers. But Benedict’s predecessors had some panache too. From the medieval ages to present day, take a peek at some of history’s most stylish popes.
Most Fashionable Popes From Benedict to Pope John II (PHOTOS)
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