Pope Francis's funeral honored his legacy with symbolic items like his miter, crozier, rosary, fisherman's ring and more. Here's what each represents.

Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at 88, was honored with a funeral at St. Peter's Square. A key tradition following his death involves destroying his signet ring, a practice dating back ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican.

The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.