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Pope Francis' ring got destroyed! Here's what happened
But why does this ring get smashed? What's with this dramatic destruction of the papal bling? And how did a ring become the ...
Pope post-mortem tradition that includes three blows to head with silver hammer
Historic rites and rituals are performed after the death of a pope, including gentle taps on a late pontiff's forehead with a ...
Why Pope Francis's signet ring must be destroyed with a silver hammer
Among the oldest traditions that mark the funeral preparations for Pope Francis is the destruction of his signet ring, the ...
The symbols on the body of Pope Francis: Meaning behind each item of clothing the pontiff is dressed in - as his final resting place is revealed
The body of Pope Francis has been dressed in sacred liturgical vestments and placed in an open wooden coffin for his lying in ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
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Pope Francis Has Died. What Happens Next?
It is the camerlengo’s duty to make all the arrangements for the pope’s funeral and burial after having discussed the matter ...
Trump tariffs: China strikes back as stocks slide after worst day since 2020
The Japanese electronics company said the game would sell for $449.99. But Trump said Japanese imports will have a 24% tariff, and Vietnam will be hit with a 46% tariff. That could cause the price of ...
Who is Kevin Farrell – The highest ranked Irishman in the Vatican who announced Pope Francis’ death at 88
DUBLINER Kevin Joseph Farrell, who announced the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, will now act as head of the ...
The Alberta artist building a fence that keeps pipelines away
Peter von Tiesenhausen calls Lifeline, the slow-growing row of white pickets he began building 35 years ago, his ‘most ...