Dress Code for Catholic

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Here are the link regarding the pope Benedict XV that wrote about the dress code.

catholicmodesty.com/Popesonmodesty.html

This is a while ago, so i wonder if more recommendations has been done by more recent Pope.

md.dohisway.com/ChurchInfo/Dress%20Code/Dress%20Code.htm

catholicmodesty.com/PadrePio.html

Dress pants seem to be accepted by some churches but i want to know what the leader of our church says about it.

I understand the modesty but i was shock that all pants were seen as abomination by our Lord as per Padre Pio. He died in 1968, since then the pants for women has evolved to dress pants.

I need to know if dress pants are accepted by the Pope now or any pants is a big NO.

I get the modesty, truly get it but i need to know about the pants issue, simply because i want to do God’s will but if i don’t have to give up dress pants, then i won’t. I am not comfortable to wear skirt or dress, but i am willing to look into it.

Thank you!
 
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Chantal25 said:
I need to know if dress pants are accepted by the Pope now or any pants is a big NO.

I get the modesty, truly get it but i need to know about the pants issue, simply because i want to do God’s will but if i don’t have to give up dress pants, then i won’t. I am not comfortable to wear skirt or dress, but i am willing to look into it.

Thank you!
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Here’s a link for the dress code/rules for a Papal audience, and Vatican City visit:

Dress Code

As you will read, yes–pants are allowed–what is not allowed is bare shoulders, or exposed knees for women.
 
I am confused: is Chantal25 asking for Mass or a visit to the Vatican? I would think the protocols to be different. Though asia53’s info is handy…
 
Chantal25 said:
Here are the link regarding the pope Benedict XV that wrote about the dress code.

catholicmodesty.com/Popesonmodesty.html

This is a while ago, so i wonder if more recommendations has been done by more recent Pope.

md.dohisway.com/ChurchInfo/Dress%20Code/Dress%20Code.htm

catholicmodesty.com/PadrePio.html

Dress pants seem to be accepted by some churches but i want to know what the leader of our church says about it.

I understand the modesty but i was shock that all pants were seen as abomination by our Lord as per Padre Pio. He died in 1968, since then the pants for women has evolved to dress pants.

I need to know if dress pants are accepted by the Pope now or any pants is a big NO.

I get the modesty, truly get it but i need to know about the pants issue, simply because i want to do God’s will but if i don’t have to give up dress pants, then i won’t. I am not comfortable to wear skirt or dress, but i am willing to look into it.

Thank you!
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“Sola Skirtura” is not a Catholic belief, no matter what people may think.

Next, as it’s been pointed out many, many times on CAF, when the verses about men not wearing women’s clothes and vice versa in Deuteronomy was written, men and women BOTH wore robes. Bifurcated pieces of cloth covering the lower half of the body (pants) were not worn by either gender in Biblical times, in Biblical lands. They were however, worn by both men and women in the Far East and in North America (as in Native Americans). Next, I don’t put much stock into what some biographers of St Pio said, since his beloved spiritual daughter Maria Esperanza (the one he described to his followers as - “When I leave, she will be your consolation.”) is shown in numerous pictures wearing ladies pants. Next, Saint Gianna Molla is shown in photos wearing ladies pants. And finally, there is a sign outside all the Vatican Churches showing what is appropriate to wear inside the Church. It’s made pretty simple for all to understand and it plainly shows either a knee length skirt or pants on the woman stick figure. “Asia53” has provided you with the link about an audience with the Pope. It it’s good enough to wear there, I would imagine it would be fine to wear the rest of the time!!
 
cheezey said:
I am confused: is Chantal25 asking for Mass or a visit to the Vatican? I would think the protocols to be different. Though asia53’s info is handy…
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I’m so sorry, I confused you. :confused:

I thought, Vatican rules, obviously approved by the Holy Father—so definitely can be applied to our everyday lives.
 
asia53 said:
Here’s a link for the dress code/rules for a Papal audience, and Vatican City visit:

Dress Code

As you will read, yes–pants are allowed–what is not allowed is bare shoulders, or exposed knees for women.
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This was very helpful. If this is the dress code for the Papal audience, then this means this is where the church stand for.

((((Thank you))))
 
To Chantal 25 and Asia 53:
I was confused because Papal visits are certainly different from weekly Masses at home; that’s not to say that Mass is the equivalent to Casual Fridays; it deserves the utmost respect. But the Pope?! If I could visit him, I’d dress differently than I do for Mass, though again, each commands respectful attire. But since I am in an unemployed and broke pickle, I attend Mass in jeans and sneakers. Though I’d prefer to dress more accordingly of course, I think God would rather I commune with Him in congregation than worry about finery. As for the Pope, I’d like to dress even better, but would respectfully decline the visit if I couldn’t follow protocol. Though I’d like to think he’d understand if he knew that what I wore upon arrival was the only thing I owned. I am in that much of a pickle.
 
and I have seen plenty of women’s knees at Mass. Though I don’t think God cares about our clothing, it can go too far. Just this past week, I was a bit appalled that so many young men - not boys - wore what looked like clothing they’d wear to a construction site. There were too many for that to be the case and this happens weekly. Let’s just say it appeared that they had better options to make but purposefully didn’t make them. But God loves them, anyway…:amen:
 
cheezey said:
To Chantal 25 and Asia 53:
I was confused because Papal visits are certainly different from weekly Masses at home; that’s not to say that Mass is the equivalent to Casual Fridays; it deserves the utmost respect. But the Pope?! If I could visit him, I’d dress differently than I do for Mass, though again, each commands respectful attire. But since I am in an unemployed and broke pickle, I attend Mass in jeans and sneakers. Though I’d prefer to dress more accordingly of course, I think God would rather I commune with Him in congregation than worry about finery. As for the Pope, I’d like to dress even better, but would respectfully decline the visit if I couldn’t follow protocol. Though I’d like to think he’d understand if he knew that what I wore upon arrival was the only thing I owned. I am in that much of a pickle.
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I hear your point, my question isn’t about what others may think of me, but what God may think of me. It seems that it is important to respect modesty and not to reveal the body. Since i saw that Padre Pio would refuse woman dress with pants, then i got concern but with the standard of the pope, this help me.

I think if you dress in jeans and it doesn’t reveal your body, doesn’t drawn attention to others that came to worship God, i would think this is ok. I too, don’t wear dress shoes but comfortable clean sneaker style shoes (not running, not sport but clean look). I use close that i have for over 20 years and other for years. I don’t dress necessary as i would go to an interview because even this, would draw attention to others. I make sure to be clean also. I was puzzle with the pant issue but since it is ok to visit the Pope with pant, then i am ok. You can find dress pan that are very economical such as second hand store, winners, walmart or whatever store is near you, and probably like a top that is long enough to cover your upper level of your pant.

Hugs to you and have a wonderful experience with God on your next mass!
 
Let’s not forget that Padre Pio was also a member of his times. He died in 1968; at a time when women still wore matching shoes to purse to coat, dainty gloves, and Sunday best hats, modest dresses, and the whole nine yards of modest finery, for Church AND otherwise. I remember the day in 1970, when my mother went to Church wearing something a little different for comfort as well as warmth (the Church was a little chilly), while still being Sunday and otherwise best: She was the first to wear a pantsuit! The kind that only the 70s could produce!! Not one single negative word or admonition from ANYONE. Within a month, every single woman followed her lead and THANKED her!!
 
Chantal25 said:
I don’t seem to be able to find any article published by our actual pope about the dress code. I know there were something done in the 50’s but i wonder what is appropriate for mass and daily life today. I am looking for a dress code for everyone (men, women, teenager and children).

Are pant that are decent are still a taboo? If they are accepted by the church, could you guide me to the published paper?

Thank you!
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There is no dress code. What do you think this is, a grade school?
 
There’s no dress code. Wear whatever you want as long as it doesn’t lead others into sin. 🤷
 
I would say, “Dress modestly,” but everyone’s definition of ‘modesty’ is different and ‘modesty’ has been redefined throughout the ages.
 
We were taught to wear our best on Sunday in order to honor God! Also, to wear new clothes to church before wearing them to work or school as a way of thanking God.

My “best” has varied through the years from slacks to skirts.

We hosted some college students from eastern Europe. Once, some of them wore strappy sundresses to Mass. Afterward, all the girls were shocked that no one stopped them at the door to make them don a jacket. They represented a half dozen different towns in Poland and Hungary. Perhaps the practice is different there than in the US.
 
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