The Falda is a particular papal vestment which forms a long skirt extending beneath the hem of the alb. Papal Regalia and Insignia are the official items of attire and decoration proper to the Pope in his capacity as the head of the Roman Catholic The alb, one of the liturgical Vestments of the Roman Catholic, Anglican and many Protestant churches is an ample garment of white The skirts of the falda were so long that the pope needed train-bearers both in front and in back whenever he walked. History See also History of the Papacy Catholics recognize the Pope as a successor to Saint Peter, who Jesus named as the "shepherd" and This form of vestment has its origins in the 15th century and earlier. It was initially made of cream coloured silk and worn over the alb and under the chasuble or cope. The chasuble is the outermost liturgical Vestment worn by Clergy for the celebration of the Eucharist in Western-tradition Christian The cope (Known in Latin as pluviale 'rain coat' or cappa 'cape' is a liturgical Vestment, which may conveniently be described as a very long mantle It was also used in papal funerals where it was draped over the Papal body when it was in state.
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