A rare Saxon cross-shaped pendant dating back 1,200 years has been discovered in a field near Leeds by a metal detectorist.

Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, will be formally inaugurated as the 267th pontiff Sunday during a special Mass in St.

As white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney and the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang out, Robert Francis ...

Engraved on its oblong, flat surface is an unidentified symbol, which resembles two asterisk marks. It could be the mark of a ...

Restoration crews at Wawel Royal Castle have uncovered a centuries‑old brass signet ring whose finely cut bezel bears a ...

Vasanta: Stories from Sanskrit Plays measures up social leanings in ancient and early medieval India with the ... Vishakadatta’s The Minister’s Signet Ring, originally known as the famous ...

A key tradition following his death involves destroying his signet ring, a practice dating back to the 13th century. This act prevents forgery and symbolizes the end of his papacy, marking the ...

In 1903, the pope’s missing Fisherman’s Ring and fortune worth up to $45 million were missing. Ancient tradition mandated that the old ring had to be destroyed before a new pope could be elected.

Broken fisherman's ring: Francis was also buried with his fisherman's ring, a gold signet ring given to him upon his election as pope 12 years ago. Before burial, the ring was ceremonially broken ...

Among the oldest traditions that mark the funeral preparations for Pope Francis is the destruction of his signet ring, the Ring of the Fisherman You can save this article by registering for free here.

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