DOUTHAT And there is an interesting generational divide within the church, where some younger priests are interested in reclaiming costume in various ways. Pope Francis, who of course belongs to the post-Vatican II generation, sometimes uses that interest in vestments to critique priestly vanity or traditionalism. He’ll point to a priest sporting a saturno [a clerical hat with a wide, circular brim], say, as an example of putting on airs, and he’ll contrast it with the humbler, earthier pastor that he aspires to be. Certainly in a lot of his clothes, there’s an element of anger and a more combative, aggressive approach. And I think the show demonstrates the extent to which blasphemy only works when it’s parasitic on something that has a greater richness, a real belief.

Source: New York Times May 20, 2018 18:13 UTC