This Monday, the vice president Victoria Villarruel held an audience with papa Francisco in the Vatican, and her choice of clothing did not go unnoticed. The vice president wore a sober black dress, accompanied by a delicate mantilla, following the protocol established for visits to the Supreme Pontiff.
Pope Francis will receive Victoria Villarruel at the Vatican, who begins her first international tour
The use of black clothing and the mantilla in audiences with the pope is part of a long-standing protocol that figures such as Karina Milei, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner y Fabiola Yanez.
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Traditionally, the color black symbolized the virtues of piety and humility.
According to the protocol known as “White Privilege”only seven women, like the queen Letizia of Spain and the princess Charlene from Monacoare exempt from wearing black in the presence of the Pope, and can opt for white.
He white privilegeknown in French as white privilege and in Italian like white privilegeis a special distinction granted to certain Catholic queens and consorts of Catholic monarchs that allows them to wear white in audiences with the pope, while the rest of the women must wear black clothing.
This privilege dates back to the history of the Catholic Church as a token of gratitude to the royal houses that remained loyal to Catholicism during the spread of Protestantism in Europe.
Villarruel explained on her Twitter account that the use of the mantilla was a special detail: “Women must wear black. Today the mantilla is optional in the protocol, but the one I used was my grandmother’s and I was excited to be able to use it.” . This gesture, in addition to complying with the rules of etiquette, brought a family memory to the meeting with the Holy Father.
What the Vatican protocol says regarding women’s clothing
He vatican protocol It dictates that women must dress in black, with long-sleeved clothing that covers the knees and without necklines or flashy decorations. Although the use of the mantilla is optional, black clothing is still a sign of respect in the presence of the pope.
Additionally, in the case of men, it is recommended to wear formal dark suits and address the religious leader as “your holiness.”
Since the 1980s, dress standards have been optional at many official events, as evidenced by Pope Benedict XVI’s inauguration mass in 2005, where several heads of state and diplomats opted for less formal attire.
Despite these rules, a Vatican spokesperson clarified that the pope is relaxed regarding protocol: “There is no strict dress code,” he said. However, throughout history, black prevailed as a symbol of respect and formality in audiences with the pontiff, as Villarruel reflected during his visit to the Vatican.
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