The death of a Pope triggers a centuries-old ritual involving the destruction of the Fisherman’s Ring, a symbol of papal ...

The cause of death for the 88-year-old, who chose to be referred to as Francis in honor of the 13th century patron saint ...

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will ... The Fisherman's Ring and a pendant called the bulla traditionally served as official seals for official letters and documents ...

The world will be watching Vatican City after the death of the pontiff, but behind closed doors, centuries-old ceremonies are ...

As technology phased out wax seals, signet rings evolved into heirlooms and marks of legacy. Today, you won't be using yours ...

Signet rings were worn on the little finger of the left hand and were used to mark the users initials on wax seals.Nearly two hundred years after Shakespeare's death, the gold, 16th-century ...

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

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will ... The Fisherman’s Ring and a pendant called the bulla traditionally served as official seals for official letters and ...