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The Pope’s Ring: What it symbolises and why it’s destroyed after his death
The death of a Pope triggers a centuries-old ritual involving the destruction of the Fisherman’s Ring, a symbol of papal ...
The Deep Symbolism and Ancient Rituals Surrounding the Death of a Pope
The death of a pope is a profound and significant event, deeply rooted in tradition and symbolism. Even as Pope Francis sought a simpler, more humble papacy compared to his predecessors, his departure ...
Even in death, Pope Francis is breaking with tradition for his funeral and burial
Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...
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Basilica in Gdańsk opens Umbraculum in tribute to Pope Francis
The basilica in Gdańsk, northern Poland, received its Umbraculum in 1929 from Pope Pius XI. After being lost during World War ...
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Gdańsk Basilica opens Umbraculum to honor Pope Francis
St. Nicholas Basilica in Gdańsk, northern Poland, has opened its Umbraculum to pay tribute to the late head of the Catholic ...