Habemus Papam! Now What? The Pope’s First Sacred Steps
While everyone’s focused on the big ceremonies, I want to talk about something a little different but super meaningful—the “Ring of the Fisherman.”
Every time a new pope is chosen, he receives this ring. It’s made of gold and symbolizes his role as the successor to Saint Peter—who, before becoming the first pope, was literally a fisherman. That’s where the name comes from. It’s not just a ring—it’s one of the most powerful symbols in the Church.✝️
And when a pope passes, like Pope Francis just did, they actually destroy the ring. Not smashed—but marked with a hammer so it can’t be used again.
It’s tradition. One ring, one pope.
That’s it. And honestly? That’s kind of beautiful.
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Source:
https://abc7ny.com/post/habemus-papum-heres-what-happens-immediately-new-pope-is-chosen/16358211/
While everyone’s focused on the big ceremonies, I want to talk about something a little different but super meaningful—the “Ring of the Fisherman.”
Every time a new pope is chosen, he receives this ring. It’s made of gold and symbolizes his role as the successor to Saint Peter—who, before becoming the first pope, was literally a fisherman. That’s where the name comes from. It’s not just a ring—it’s one of the most powerful symbols in the Church.✝️
And when a pope passes, like Pope Francis just did, they actually destroy the ring. Not smashed—but marked with a hammer so it can’t be used again.
It’s tradition. One ring, one pope.
That’s it. And honestly? That’s kind of beautiful.
Learn more about our custom jewelry service:
https://www.derricojewelry.com/pages/custom-jewelry-services
Source:
https://abc7ny.com/post/habemus-papum-heres-what-happens-immediately-new-pope-is-chosen/16358211/