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

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 ...

Pope Francis's signet ring was bestowed to him in 2013 when he was elected Pope, but will now be destroyed as per tradition ...

The history and significance of the papal ring, symbolizing the Pope's authority and role in the Catholic Church.

Francis always liked to meet people where they were — shaking hands or embracing those who were distressed — and was not someone who expected people to kneel and kiss his ring when meeting him.

is expected to follow suit and deface the ring ahead of the papal conclave — the process by which the next pope will be selected.To kiss or not to kissAlthough steeped in ritual and symbolic of ...

According to Lamb, Francis always liked to meet people where they were - shaking hands or embracing those who were distressed - and was not someone who expected people to kneel and kiss his ring ...

True to form, Francis also broke from tradition of kissing the ring. The Vatican said Francis hoped to reduce the spread of germs by pulling his hand away form worshippers wanting to kiss the ring.