What is the name of the pope's ring?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

It is often called the ring of the fisherman, since St. Peter was a fisherman and the pope is the successor of St. Peter.

Answer 4

It is called the Fisherman's Ring and is symbolic of his office

Answer 5

The Ring of the Fisherman or Fisherman's ring.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

The pope as well as all bishops and most religious wear a pectoral cross on a chain or cord around the neck.

Answer 8

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