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 ...

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 monument where the ring was found Photo from the Wawel Royal Castle While examining rubble beneath the statue’s plinth, an archaeologist stumbled upon a brass signet ring. The glistening ...

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines will present Leo with the signet “ring of the fisherman,” which was traditionally used to seal official documents but is now ceremonial.