Benedict's ring scored instead of destroyed
Papal object was to be 'terminated' after pontiff stepped down
06 March, 14:50
(ANSA) - Rome, March 6 - Benedict XVI's papal ring that was
destined to be "terminated" following his resignation last month
was instead scored on Wednesday, cancelling it out, Vatican
Spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said.According to etiquette, the symbol of the papacy was to be broken after Benedict stepped down February 28.
Known as the Fisherman's Ring, the golden symbol of papal power shows St Peter fishing.
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