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The Good Book teaches us judge not, lest ye be judged. But we're going to break that rule to pick apart the couture of 115 stylin' high-ranking Catholic officials who've arrived in Rome to pick the next pope.
The 115 Roman Catholic cardinals filed into the Vatican Monday morning, readying themselves to judge the papabili -- possible pontiffs -- at the conclave opening tomorrow. We know they answer to a higher authority, but that didn't stop HuffPost Weird News from filing into our New York offices to judge who's hot and who's not when it comes to holy attire.
Who's cassock had the best hem? Who wore the holiest hue of red? And who committed the Cardinal Sin of fashion?
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Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer, right, and compatriot Cardinal Geraldo Majella Agnelo wore matching outfits. They're practically inseparable. That's not a faux pas in itself -- too bad they copied all the wrong fashions. Leave Alexander VIII's fashion sense back in 1691, you guys.
That's the perfect sock for your cassock, Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai. Comfortable and easy on the eyes yet it makes a bold statement at the same time.
As you can see, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi is wearing the Jesus line of bling...
... And he knows he's lookin' fly.
We didn't come all the way to the Vatican to fade away into obscurity. Rock that man-frock or bust, Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn.
Ain't nothin' wrong with overindulging on the Blood of Christ before the pre-conclave party, Cardinal Marc Ouellet. Especially if you lookin' good.
Cardinal Donald Wuerl chose an interesting take on the classic cassock color scheme: black with a splash of red. Not too much, not too little. All class.
Umm, guys... Let's remember to coordinate next time, you're all wearing the same thing. How embarrassing! Cardinal Sin, indeed.
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz's new beanie is a power move, and is that an Alexander McQueen sash? We can't tell.
HAHAHAHAHAHA. Oh how we love you, Cardinal Reinhard Marx. You wouldn't know the difference between a Balenciaga bag and a Gap purse, but we love you all the same. Just look at those dance moves!
Ugh, the same cassock AGAIN, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi? But seriously, the dude in the back has swag. Yellow, blue and red pinstripes? Take note, Cardinal. Take note.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle knows how to be subtle with his cuts, but his colors? He'll be standing out among the more conservative Cardinals.
We're usually stunned by Cardinal Marc Ouellet's getups. But this? We're not even sure he ironed whatever THIS is.
Never to be outdone, Cardinals Angelo Scola, left, and Ennio Antonelli have always been fashion forward at shows. The shading in Antonelli's tunic, the perfection in Scola's briefcase accessorizing... It's almost perfect.
You can't come to a fashion show, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, and not expect to have some pictures taken. He was so reclusive this year.
The cape Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer chose clashes a little too much with his sash. And what have you done with your collar? Loosen 'er up, the Pope isn't here yet.
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