Ferraiolo

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen wearing the ferraiolo, 1952.
Cardinal Sarr of Dakar wearing his ferraiolo of watered silk

The ferraiolo (also ferraiuolo, ferraiolone) is a type of cape traditionally worn by clergy in the Catholic Church on formal, non-liturgical occasions.[1] It can be worn over the shoulders, or behind them, extends in length to the ankles, is tied in a bow by narrow strips of cloth at the front, and does not have any 'trim' or piping on it.

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