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Pope Francis received his signet ring in 2013 when he was elected as a Pope. The ring made of gold-plated silver was put on Pope Francis's finger by Italian cardinal Angelo Sardano.

The Fisherman’s Ring of Pope Francis, left, is seen on the Vatican's guide book for the inauguration mass on March 18, 2013 at the Vatican. And Pope Francis, right, in 2022.

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death, aged 88, on Easter Monday.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

The great bells of Rome toll. The pontiff is declared dead according to medieval ceremony. His signet ring, the symbol of his authority, solemnly defaced.