For centuries, the ring served as a signet seal, used to authenticate papal documents. This practice was discontinued in 1842. The Fisherman’s Ring represents the Pope's spiritual betrothal and ...

Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at 88, was honored with a funeral at St. Peter's Square. A key tradition following his death involves destroying his signet ring, a practice dating ...

Among the oldest traditions that mark the funeral preparations for Pope Francis is the destruction of his signet ring ... Kissing the pope’s ring as a sign of respect is such a famous gesture ...

AN INFLUENCER has claimed that she wears a fake wedding ring to ward off ... She said: “Men today no longer have the initiative they once had. It’s like they’re unmotivated.

Countless devoted followers kissed it. It even sparked a controversy over hygiene.Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within ...

Countless devoted followers kissed it. It even sparked a controversy over hygiene.Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls ...

It even sparked a controversy over hygiene. Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following ...