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Pope Francis receives a pair of Portuguese shoes

Jul 15, 2024 Portugal
Pope Francis receives a pair of Portuguese shoes
As part of its 40th-anniversary celebrations, the Portuguese company RICAP Shoes, represented by its administrator and founder, hand-delivered a pair of sandals to His Holiness at the Vatican
RICAP Shoes, represented by its administrator and founder, Guilherme da Silva Almeida, was received at the Vatican on the occasion of its 40th anniversary and presented His Holiness Pope Francis with a pair of sandals made by the Felgueiras company.  

Manufactured entirely by RICAP Shoes, the sandals, which are extremely comfortable and of the quality for which the brand is renowned, have been personalised with the symbols of His Holiness. According to the press, Pope Francis was delighted with the gift.


About RICAP

The history of the RICAP Group dates back to 1984, when Guilherme da Silva Almeida, with a wealth of experience in the footwear sector, took a risk and decided to create his own company.

After four decades in which investments in technology and production techniques, participation in trade fairs, and the acquisition of facilities and equipment have accompanied the growth of the market in foreign markets, RICAP Group, owned by Guilhermo da Silva Almeida & Filhos, S.A., currently employs 150 people and produces an average of 1,500 to 2,000 pairs of shoes per day, ready for shipment all over the world.

For more information about the company, visit the following website.


Image Credits: portugueseshoes.pt



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