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
The papal ring, or Ring of the Fisherman, is a distinct ring created for each pope. The ring contains his papal insignia and is used to impress the wax seals on important papal documents. When the pope dies it is destroyed.
It is often called the ring of the fisherman, since St. Peter was a fisherman and the pope is the successor of St. Peter.
It is called the Fisherman's Ring and is symbolic of his office
The Ring of the Fisherman or Fisherman's ring.
The pope's ring is called the Ring of the Fisherman or the Fisherman's Ring. It is a symbol of his office and unique to each pope.
The pope as well as all bishops and most religious wear a pectoral cross on a chain or cord around the neck.
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There have been 12 popes who have taken Pius as their name.
To show respect for the Papacy.
Popes do not elect cardinals, they name them.
There have been no popes named Jude.
There have been six popes named Adrian and six popes named Paul.
There have been 12 popes named Pius.
There have been 23 popes named John but none with 21 as a maximum.
the popes live in the papal apartments in the apostic palace in vatican city
There have been 23 popes named John, the most popular name by far.The most popular name historically chosen by the popes is John. No less than 23 popes have taken the papal office under this name.
Benedict is the name used by 15 popes. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and not counted as a legitimate pope.
Both Leo and Innocent have been used by 13 popes.
The Medici family produced four popes.