Posted on May 24, 2017
Melania Trump in black at the Vatican. Why? - BBC News
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Melania Trump in black at the Vatican. Why? - BBC News
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The story discussses why the attire was worn at the Vatican. The Vatican has a protocol office and anyone who is to have an audience with the Pope is to wear black. Although not as specific, the White House office of protocol, also, has similar requirements.
The Obamas wore the attire proscribed attire as well, see https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/05/24/why-melania-trump-wore-a-head-covering-in-rome-but-not-in-saudi-arabia/ for images.
As for the Vatican, for men, a black jacket, slacks, and tie. For women, modest black attire, along with a head-scarf.
The Obamas wore the attire proscribed attire as well, see https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/05/24/why-melania-trump-wore-a-head-covering-in-rome-but-not-in-saudi-arabia/ for images.
As for the Vatican, for men, a black jacket, slacks, and tie. For women, modest black attire, along with a head-scarf.
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I am curious as to why she wore a veil with the Pope and not when it came to relations with the Saudi's.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT (Join to see) Probably shouldn't read too much into it but I would hazard a guess that She or the President want to make a Contrast Subtle but Significant. Sometimes Actions Speak Louder than Words.
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I certainly agree. It wouldn't be wise to be all in a fuss over so small a detail, but it certainly is a stark yet subtle contrast to our past leadership.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
Perhaps it has to do with their religious beliefs. My family would treat the Pope different than Islam.
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SGT (Join to see)
Sir that's probably definitely true. I agree that you shouldn't neglect your own religion to accommodate others unnecessarily.
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