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Rihanna,the rise of eroticism in literature heavenly queen of red carpets, has descended upon this year's Met Gala in a glittering Pope-inspired ensemble — and people are freaking out.

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Interpreting this year's theme, "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and The Catholic Imagination," the superstar and Met Gala honorary co-chair rocked up to New York's Metropolitan Museum on Monday donning a bejewelled papal crown and matching mini dress-overcoat combo by Maison Margiela.

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We. Are. Not. Worthy.

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Mere humans on Twitter pledged their allegiance to the Church of Rihanna.

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We didn't think Rihanna could top 2016's yellow fluffy cape probably made from Big Bird, or even 2017's wallpaper masterpiece, but this year? Consider us converted forever.

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