Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

Among the oldest traditions that mark the funeral preparations for Pope Francis is the destruction of his signet ring, the ...

The death of a Pope triggers a centuries-old ritual involving the destruction of the Fisherman’s Ring, a symbol of papal ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

One of the most iconic and mysterious pieces of the Pope’s outfit is the Fisherman’s Ring. The ring goes back to St. Peter, ...

Ammon News - The Papal ring, which often features an image of the first Pope, Saint Peter, is presented to the leader of the ...