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Clerics' Vestments on Display at Pope's Service

Published April 8, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT

Fr. Mark Frances of the Clerics of Saint Viator is in charge of the ornate vestments worn by the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. He tells Renee Montagne about the history and meaning of the various colored skullcaps and staffs.

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