Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis ... its resemblance to a Santa hat. Accolades for Francis’ style soon followed ...

March 13, 2013: Elected as the 266th pope, taking the name Francis in honor of St ... passion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The pointed hats, known as mitres, are a traditional part of episcopal ...

While Francis’ funeral processions have broken with tradition in a variety of ways — including allowing the public to view his body — the mass will involve a series of longtime Catholic ...

Pope Francis waving to attendees before a Mass in Cuba in 2015.Credit...Daniel Berehulak for The New York Times Supported by By The New York Times The life of Pope Francis, the first Latin ...