Pope Francis died Monday, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and ...

However, Francis and Benedict XVI before him have tried to discourage the practice of kissing the pope's ring or hand when the pope is receiving visitors. In 2019, Francis repeatedly pulled his ...

On Monday, April 21, Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio ... is the destruction of the Pope's signet ring, which was worn on the right hand's ring finger (fourth finger).

Pope Francis’ renowned gold signet ring, worn on his right hand, is set to be destroyed following his passing at the age of 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Pope Francis passed ...

They are typically hand-made for the incoming pope by a goldsmith, though Pope Francis bucked the trend with a “recycled” ring, according to Lamb. In keeping with the late pope’s modest ...

As Cardinals from across the globe will meet this morning for the first time since Pope Francis died ... worn on the pontiff’s right hand, on the ring finger, and is often kissed by pilgrims ...

With a history dating back to at least the 13th century, the Fisherman’s Ring is among the most recognizable items of papal regalia. Named after St. Peter, who was a fisherman and, according to ...