Francis fell somewhere in between: He wore his Fisherman’s Ring to official ceremonies, though for daily use he switched it for a simple silver ring dating from his time as cardinal.

Pope Francis was to be buried at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Saturday following a funeral mass in St.

Pope Francis wore his to ceremonial events throughout his reign, although for daily use he switched it for a simple silver ring. True to form, Francis also broke from tradition of kissing the ring.

It was made from gold-plated silver, rather than pure gold.The ring’s fate following the conclave, like many questions surrounding the secretive selection process, remains to be seen.

With a history dating back to at least the 13th century, the Fisherman's Ring is among the most recognizable items of papal regalia. Named after St. Peter, who was a fisherman and, according to ...