Vatican City, May 6, 2025 / 09:46 am. The papal fisherman’s ring and lead seal were nulled during the 12th general congregation of the College of Cardinals on Tuesday.

The pope's ring which bears the papal seal was annulled on Tuesday at the Vatican. The Holy See released footage of the ring being 'annulled' or marked in such a way that it cannot be used as a seal.

A new ring is cast in gold for each pontiff. It has a relief of St Peter - revered as the first pope and said to have been a fisherman. The pope's name is written in Latin on the ring. Historically, ...