In 1903, the pope’s missing Fisherman’s Ring and fortune worth up to $45 million were missing. Ancient tradition mandated ...

Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at 88, was honored with a funeral at St. Peter's Square. A key tradition ...

Pope Francis was to be buried at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Saturday following a funeral mass in St.

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

It’s a tradition dating back centuries. Defacing the Papal Ring.The Fisherman’s Ring is a traditional piece bestowed upon the ...

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 ...

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

1Cell and Tumor Biology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.