Does the Pope sleep in his cassock

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Well, I doubt the Holy Father does…A Cassock isn’t a sleeping garment, and I don’t see why His Holiness would, nor do I know WHO on this Forum would know the answer to this question.

~ Pius :knight1:
 
I guess I would assume he would wear pajamas, just like anyone else. 🤷

But who cares? 🤷
 
joshrp said:
Hi,

I asked a question on Ask an Apologist about what the Pope can wear for clothes. This is the response: forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=591767

Does the Pope sleep in his cassock? I’m just wondering.

Joshua
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The answer of the Apologist was very interesting, no boring at all, lively and painted with nice stories.

I tell you, the Pope does not wear cassock when taking a shower or a bath, when jumping into the swimming pool, when is in hospital for a surgical intervention, when he changes cassocks, when he goes to the toilet…stop…

As for the bed, he could wear them, but in early ceremonies the cassock is so well ironed, I suspect that either a nun ironed it too fast or else, more probably he does not sleep with a cassock. Maybe he will have a sleeping-cassock, God knows.

Anyhow, I do not care. I have had it with the Pope’s cassock…:D:)😃
 
Pfaffenhoffen said:
The answer of the Apologist was very interesting, no boring at all, lively and painted with nice stories.

I tell you, the Pope does not wear cassock when taking a shower or a bath, when jumping into the swimming pool, when is in hospital for a surgical intervention, when he changes cassocks, when he goes to the toilet…stop…

As for the bed, he could wear them, but in early ceremonies the cassock is so well ironed, I suspect that either a nun ironed it too fast or else, more probably he does not sleep with a cassock. Maybe he will have a sleeping-cassock, God knows.

Anyhow, I do not care. I have had it with the Pope’s cassock…:D:)😃
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I think the Apologist has done what I have occasionally done when I took so long to type my response that I forgot the question.
 
I don’t know why I asked this. It’s really a silly question, I know.
 
joshrp said:
I don’t know why I asked this. It’s really a silly question, I know.
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I wonder what brands of household products the Pope buys (detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.) :hmmm:
 
That article reminds me of the story, not sure if it is true, about the reporter who asked Pope John XXIII how many people worked at the Vatican. The Pope replied, “Oh, about half.”

He was once greeted by the prioress of the Holy Spirit convent who introduced herself saying, “I am the Mother of the Holy Spirit.” He replied, “Congratulations Sister, I’m just the Vicar of Christ on earth!”

-Tim-
 
Catholic90 said:
I wonder what brands of household products the Pope buys (detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.) :hmmm:
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Probably German brands, because every native born German knows that German Products, made in Germany are superior to all others on earth! At least my father thought so…
 
I know he likes Fanta, and has one every day. They sell it in the Vatican grocery shop.

~Liza
 
lizaanne said:
I know he likes Fanta, and has one every day. They sell it in the Vatican grocery shop.

~Liza
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Lol, yea, I heard about this too. I also know he plays the piano as well. I heard that he said “I play the piano from 6:00 to 6:30, but sometimes I play until 6:35.” I don’t know if it was 8 or 6 but you get the point. This Pope is a real great guy. I’d love to meet him someday.
 
I was almost certain that i recalled many stories about P JP II going skiing
I googled it and my memory has not failed me!

catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0700418.htm

’Hardly a Vatican prisoner: Late pope made secret outings, says aide

By John Thavis
Catholic News Service

ROME (CNS) – Pope John Paul II made more than 100 clandestine trips to ski or hike in the Italian mountains and was rarely recognized by others on the slopes, his former secretary said.

Polish Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz described the secret outings in a book of memoirs, “A Life With Karol,” which was being published in late January. An excerpt appeared Jan. 23 in the Rome newspaper Il Messaggero.

The cardinal, who was Pope John Paul’s personal secretary for 38 years, wrote that the pope, an avid skier and hiker in his youth, often felt pent up inside the Vatican.

In the winter of 1981, the pope, his secretary and two of his Polish aides decided to make a “getaway” to the mountains from the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo.

They packed into a car owned by one of the priests, in order not to raise suspicions, and when they passed the Swiss Guard post one prelate opened wide a newspaper to hide the pontiff in the back seat.

Then they drove to the central Italian ski town of Ovindoli without an escort, winding through mountain towns and carefully respecting the speed limits.

Once they arrived, they chose a deserted slope and the pope was able to ski all day long. On the way back, the pope smiled and said, “We did it!” It was the first of many such escapes, the papal secretary said.

In the beginning, no one – including journalists and other Vatican officials – knew about the mountain excursions.

And the odd thing was that, for a long time, no one recognized the pope, Cardinal Dziwisz said. He would dress as other skiers, with a ski jacket, beret and sunglasses, taking his place in line at the lifts with the rest. … ."
 
catharina said:
I was almost certain that i recalled many stories about P JP II going skiing
I googled it and my memory has not failed me!

catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0700418.htm

’Hardly a Vatican prisoner: Late pope made secret outings, says aide

By John Thavis
Catholic News Service

ROME (CNS) – Pope John Paul II made more than 100 clandestine trips to ski or hike in the Italian mountains and was rarely recognized by others on the slopes, his former secretary said.

Polish Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz described the secret outings in a book of memoirs, “A Life With Karol,” which was being published in late January. An excerpt appeared Jan. 23 in the Rome newspaper Il Messaggero.

The cardinal, who was Pope John Paul’s personal secretary for 38 years, wrote that the pope, an avid skier and hiker in his youth, often felt pent up inside the Vatican.

In the winter of 1981, the pope, his secretary and two of his Polish aides decided to make a “getaway” to the mountains from the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo.

They packed into a car owned by one of the priests, in order not to raise suspicions, and when they passed the Swiss Guard post one prelate opened wide a newspaper to hide the pontiff in the back seat.

Then they drove to the central Italian ski town of Ovindoli without an escort, winding through mountain towns and carefully respecting the speed limits.

Once they arrived, they chose a deserted slope and the pope was able to ski all day long. On the way back, the pope smiled and said, “We did it!” It was the first of many such escapes, the papal secretary said.

In the beginning, no one – including journalists and other Vatican officials – knew about the mountain excursions.

And the odd thing was that, for a long time, no one recognized the pope, Cardinal Dziwisz said. He would dress as other skiers, with a ski jacket, beret and sunglasses, taking his place in line at the lifts with the rest. … ."
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Pope’s are great people. They are just like us sometimes lol!
 
He likely retires to his apartment in PJs… with a book or two and a torch. He has to get in some reading :D!
 
Interesting question… hmm. Yah, I guess he probably sleeps in pajamas like everyone else, but who knows? 😛
 
shadowlily said:
Interesting question… hmm. Yah, I guess he probably sleeps in pajamas like everyone else, but who knows? 😛
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Maybe he follows the Rule of his namesake saint:
Let each one sleep in a separate bed.
Let them receive bedding suitable to their manner of life,
according to the Abbot’s directions.
If possible let all sleep in one place;
but if the number does not allow this,
let them take their rest by tens or twenties
with the seniors who have charge of them.
A candle shall be kept burning in the room until morning.
Let them sleep clothed and girded with belts or cords–
but not with their knives at their sides,
lest they cut themselves in their sleep–
and thus be always ready to rise without delay
when the signal is given
and hasten to be before one another at the Work of God,
yet with all gravity and decorum.
The younger shall not have beds next to one another,
but among those of the older ones.
When they rise for the Work of God
let them gently encourage one another,
that the drowsy may have no excuse.
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(Rule of St. Benedict chapter 22)
 
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