But when Francis’ predecessor Pope Benedict XVI became the first ever pope to resign in six centuries, a new tradition was established: A deep cross was carved into the ring’s surface with ...

The Fisherman's Ring is traditionally crafted from gold, but the ring given to Francis was made of gold-plated silver and designed by goldsmith Enrico Manfrini. Manfrini designed the ring for Pope ...

It's typically presented by the camerlengo at the new pope's inauguration, like slipping on the most exclusive class ring in existence. And with the recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age ...

AFP via Getty Images The Fishermanâ's Ring of Pope Francis is seen on the Vatican's guidebook for the inauguration mass on March 18, 2013, at the Vatican. Pope Francis eschewed tradition and ...