Pope Benedict XVI’s sartorial flair

Pope Benedict XVI, sporting a fur-trimmed hat in the rich red color of a Santa hat, waves to pilgrims upon his arrival in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The red hat with white fur trimming is known in Italian as the “camauro.” (Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press)

Feb. 16, 2013 12 AM PT

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