Pope Francis, elected in 2013, made a striking choice by opting for a less ostentatious version of the Fisherman's Ring. Unlike his predecessors, who wore solid gold rings, Pope Francis chose a ...

On May 18th, at the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, formerly American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a ring will also play a pivotal role in the ceremony. The service, if it follows tradition ...

As Pope Leo XIV settles into his new role on the Throne of Peter, early indications are that he will respect and maintain the ...

Among the oldest traditions that mark the funeral preparations for Pope Francis is the destruction of his signet ring, the Ring of the Fisherman, one of the most storied pieces of papal regalia.

The service marks the official start of Leo's papacy just under a month after the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis ... Leo received the ring of the fisherman from Cardinal Luis Antonio ...

Outside of papal ceremonies, Pope Francis typically wore only his episcopal ring. The Fisherman’s Ring is destroyed after a pope dies. The destruction of the ring and seal is part of several ...

As part of the rites, Leo received the ring of the fisherman from Cardinal ... He then noted how the death of Pope Francis filled “our hearts with sadness.” Leo said he was “chosen with ...

Fitzgerald, who spent his career in real estate private equity, said American donors — especially the younger generation — ...