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March 27, 2019

Pope prefers to keep ring-kissing to minimum

Sister Maria Concetta Esu, an 85-year-old Daughter of St. Joseph, kisses the hand of Pope Francis after the pontiff awarded her the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 27, 2019.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has made it more than obvious that he does not like people kissing his ring.

Published in Vatican
April 17, 2015

Maybe wearing a purity ring doesn’t make you ‘chaste’

Wearing purity rings originated in the United States to symbolize abstinance until marriage.

“Are you an engineer?” I ask, pointing to the slim, shiny ring on his pinky finger.

“No,” he replies. “This is my promise ring.”

Published in YSN: Speaking Out
March 7, 2013

Ring of retired Pope Benedict no longer can be used as seal

The fisherman's ring -- the pope's signet -- is seen on the right hand of Pope Benedict XVI as he celebrates Mass in Havana, Cuba, March 28, 2012. When a pope dies or resigns the ring is destroyed in a special ceremony, usually carried out in private.

VATICAN CITY - When Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down from office Feb. 28, his wardrobe changed -- right down to the ring on his finger.

Published in International