Three dresses in three different sizes. Burgo Pio workshop where he receives us Raniero MancinelliThe tailor of no less than three popes is crowded. Inside, there are not only priests who hunt the perfect garment, but also many television teams who have known the man who is about to dress To the elected pope, Once the famous words “Habemus Papam” were pronounced before the Pontiff officially appears to the world by the San Pedro Loggia.
“I am preparing the tunic and the Fajín, the” zuccetto “is already ready. For the Sothan More time is needed, “explained Mancinelli to Euronews. “I try to do three pieces, three -Carrezze”The tailor explains, who must imagine the complexion of the new pontiff: “A slightly thinner Pope, an average Pope and a great pope like John XXIII could be. What will come out, only God knows it”, concludes Mancinelli.
Each Pope has its own style
“Everyone had their requests,” explains Mancinelli to “Euronews”. “Pope Francis I wanted a Very light fabric, very cheap and simple. I’m doing cassocks with the same material, not faces. So we will see the pope coming, what fabric he would like. “
About the three previous popes, which Mancinelli has dressed in the past, the tailor explains how the style reflected the character of the pontiffs. “Francisco, for example, has removed many thingsLately I didn’t want the papal shield in the band. And this is already a difference, Pope Benedict He appreciated the softest and most beautiful fabrics. John Paul II was more or less like Francisco. “
“Trust me”
“Often and willing to me, this It is proud Because they deposit the utmost trust. “But what does the Pope’s habit for Mancinelli represent?” Is the symbol of the person, of their purity and holiness. “
And while showing us photos with several pontiffs, including Pope Francis, he says to “Euronews” as, despite his years of experience, this is A very important challenge For him. “I want to do my best, I like to behave well and serve both the pope and the other priests.”
