One of the most symbolic acts during this time is the destruction of the papal ring, known as the Ring of the Fisherman. This ring, used to seal official documents, is ceremonially crushed to ...

The papal ring, worn on the third finger of the right hand, may be the most powerful symbol of a pontiff's authority. Kissing it - a tradition thought to date back hundreds of years - is ...

I can’t stop watching Pope Francis try to keep people from kissing his ring The Popemobile protects the papal leader in crowds. Keeping his ring safe from kisses is another challenge.

The Pope's ring would be destroyed, signifying the end of his pontificate. The College of Cardinals would be formally notified before the public announcement. Following public and private mourning ...

What happens to the pope's ring when he dies? When a pope dies, after the camerlengo certifies the passing, the pope's ring is removed and destroyed to mark the end of his reign. The camerlengo ...