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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.
What is the name of the ring the pope wears to show his papal authority?
The fisherman's ring.
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
What is the reason to kiss the popes papal ring?
To show respect for the Papacy.
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 happens to the pope emeritus' papal ring?
It is destroyed so that it can not be used to seal any false documents.
What does the star on the popes ring mean?
The star on the Pope's ring, known as the Papal Ring or the Fisherman's Ring, symbolizes the Pope's role as the successor of Saint Peter, who was a fisherman by trade. The star represents divine guidance and the light of Christ, reflecting the Pope's spiritual authority and mission to lead the Catholic Church. The ring is traditionally used to seal documents and is a symbol of the Pope's office and authority.
What is a papal?
This is the name that a person takes when becoming a pope. It is used instead of the person's birth name.
Does Orthodox Church believe in papal infallibility?
i am orthodox and personally i have never heard of this papal infallibility been used in the church or dogmata.
Who destroys the popes ring?
Upon a papal death, the ring is ceremonially crushed in the presence of other cardinals by the Camerlengo, in order to prevent the sealing of backdated, forged documents during the interregnum, or sede vacante.
What is the popes crown called?
The Papal Crown or Papal Triple Tiara
What is pertaining to the pope?
Papal such as the papal vestments, the papal apartments, etc..
