Where do popes buy their shoes?

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Where do popes buy their shoes?

On a cobbled street in the Borgo Pio in Rome, a traditional district close to the Vatican, there is a very special shoemaker. Descended from a family of cobblers, Antonio Arellano works alongside his son crafting shoes for cardinals and popes. Originally from Peru, he has lived in Italy for over 30 years. CNN’s Christopher Lamb visits the shop to learn about the link they have to Pope Leo XIV and why their handmade footwear lasts for at least 20 years.

Date: January 11, 2026