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TIL the Ring of the Fisherman, worn by the Pope, symbolizes his role as the head of the Catholic Church and Saint Peter’s successor. It is ceremonially broken upon the Pope’s death to mark the en... (en.wikipedia.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/TriviaDuchess on 2025-02-24 02:39:42.

Original Title: TIL the Ring of the Fisherman, worn by the Pope, symbolizes his role as the head of the Catholic Church and Saint Peter’s successor. It is ceremonially broken upon the Pope’s death to mark the end of his papacy and prevent forgery.

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