the use of the simple mitre was legislated. Some priests with prelatial privileges could wear only the simple white mitre. otherwise, bishops would wear them for mourning and penitential services. White Damask is only for cardinals in mourning or in the presence of the pope (egs Cardinal deacons)
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the use of the simple mitre was legislated. Some priests with prelatial privileges could wear only the simple white mitre. otherwise, bishops would wear them for mourning and penitential services. White Damask is only for cardinals in mourning or in the presence of the pope (egs Cardinal deacons)
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