Among the oldest traditions that mark the funeral preparations for Pope Francis is the destruction of his signet ring, the Ring of the Fisherman You can save this article by registering for free here.

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be ... opted for daily wear, while Pope John Paul II often wore an alternative ring (or a ring-shaped crucifix) as a facsimile ...

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 ...

It even sparked a controversy over hygiene.Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring ... for daily wear, while Pope John Paul II often wore an alternative ring (or a ring ...

the signet ring’s role has varied greatly from pontiff to pontiff.In this regard, Francis deviated from some of his recent predecessors. Some pontiffs, such as Pope Benedict XVI, opted for daily wear, ...