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Yes, it was defaced and then destroyed. This is customary when a pope dies or retires and is doe to prevent someone from using the ring to notarize documents after the pope is no longer in office.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, if they haven't already, they soon will, it must be destroyed as soon as its holder no longer wears it, so that no one else may use it.
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Will Pope Benedict XVI's ring be destroyed?
Yes. Whenever a pope dies or resigns the papal ring and papal seals are destroyed.
When was Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated as pope?
On April 24, 2005, he celebrated the Papal Inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square, during which he was invested with the Pallium and the Ring of the Fisherman. Then, on 7 May, he took possession of his cathedral church, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran.
What is the name of the pope's ring?
The ring is called the Fisherman's Ring and includes an image of St. Peter surrounded by the name of the current pope. It symbolizes his office. In early days of the Church it also served to impress wax or lead seals on papal documents to certify their authenticity
Who has to kiss the pope's papal ring?
Anyone who meets with the pope. They do not have to kiss the ring, but kissing the ring is showing respect to the holy person of the Roman Catholic Church.
What should I get for my crush?
A ring or a gift
What do they do with the pope's ring after it is smashed?
recycled
What is jsutin bieber's ringtine for his cell iphone?
He recorded his favorite song crush crush crush for his ring tone
How is the papal ring used?
The Ring of the Fisherman (papal ring) contains the insignia of the particular pope. It is used by the pope to impress his insignia on wax to seal important Vatican documents.
What is the name of the ring the pope wears to show his papal authority?
The fisherman's ring.
What will Pope Benedict XVI wear after his resignation?
The Pope emeritus will continue to wear papal white - rather than the black of an ordinary priest, or the red of a cardinal. However it will be a simple cassock, with none of the flamboyant hats and vestments..AnswerAs noted above, the Benedict, beginning tomorrow afternoon will wear his white cassock WITHOUT the Pellegrina. He will also no longer wear the red shoes of the fisherman, his ring will be destroyed so he will no longer be wearing that as well.
Why is the pope's ring important?
because it just is
Why is the pope's ring called the 'Ring of the Fisherman'?
When Christ recruited some fishermen to become apostles, he told them they would become 'fishers of men.' The first pope, Saint Peter, was a fisherman and first pope.
