The Pope's ring would be destroyed, signifying the end of his pontificate. The College of Cardinals would be formally notified before the public announcement. Following public and private mourning ...

Pope Francis has been in hospital since 14 February, battling double pneumonia. The Vatican, for the first time, described his condition as "critical," revealing he required supplemental oxygen ...

When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal succession, from the moment of death to the election of a new pontiff. Discover the ...

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He also arranges for the destruction of the so-called fisherman’s ring, used by the pope to seal documents, with a ceremonial hammer, to prevent forgeries. Francis has brought an unpretentious ...

What happens to the pope's ring when he dies? When a pope dies, after the camerlengo certifies the passing, the pope's ring is removed and destroyed to mark the end of his reign. The camerlengo ...

What happens when the pope dies? In recent months, concerns about the health of Pope Francis have sparked global conversations about the future of the Catholic Church. As the 86-year-old pontiff faces ...

Then the camerlengo drafts a document authenticating the pope's death, and the pontiff's private papers are gathered, his apartments sealed off and his "fisherman's ring", used to seal papal ...