The Vatican

The Vatican

The Pope has denied claims he wears designer clothes by top labels including Prada.

The Vatican issued a statement to put an end to rumours that the Pope is a fashion lover, reports catwalk queen.

The Vatican's newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, condemed the media for trying to trivialise the church by discussing the Holy One's.

"Obviously the attribution was false," the newspaper said. "The pope, in summary, does not wear Prada, but Christ."

The interest in Pope Benedict XVI outfits began last yearafter he wore a pair of fetching red shoes that were believed to be Prada. This look bagged him the title of 'Accessoriser of the Year' in a annual list by Esquire.