Pope Leo XIV's debut wardrobe was different than Francis'. Here's what changed.

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Pope Leo XIV's debut wardrobe was different than Francis'. Here's what changed.

Upon his arrival to St. Peter's Basilica balcony on Thursday afternoon, May 8, the newly-elected Pope Leo XIV adorned a bright red shoulder cover and ornately-decorated stole, a contrast from the stark white attire the late Pope Francis wore while stepping out on the balcony more than a decade ago.While Pope Leo XIV's attire may have appeared lavish compared to Francis', the new pontiff actually took a more traditional approach, Rev. Bruce Morrill, a theology professor at Vanderbilt University, told USA TODAY on May 8.For centuries, newly-elected popes have worn a white cassock (ankle-length clerical coat), white zucchetto (skull cap), red ..