In his latest break with Catholic orthodoxy, Pope Francis said today that he was seriously considering losing the hat, the tall ceremonial mitre that has long been a signature of papal dress. I know Im going to catch hell for saying this, but it looks kind of dumb, he said. Besides, you expect me to believe God really cares if I wear a big pointy hat or not? Come on. The Pontiff said that he would probably try out some different looks, like a baseball cap or something over the next few weeks, just to see what happens. If a lightning bolt comes out of the sky and cracks St. Peters in two, then I guess well know it was a bad idea, he chuckled. 