JUST IN: What Happens to the Pope’s Ring When He Dies?The Sacred Tradition Explained by Citynobs April 23, 2025, 1:55 am When the Pope dies,a very old and special tradition takes place—the destruction of the Pope’s ring,known as the Fisherman’s Ring.This ring is not just a piece of jewelry;it is a powerful symbol of the Pope’s authority as the leader of the Catholic Church and the successor of Saint Peter who was a fisherman. Each new Pope receives this ring,officially called the Anulus Piscatoris,during his papal inauguration.It usually shows an image of Saint Peter fishing and has the name of the Pope engraved on it
