The ring made for the late Pope Francis will be destroyed with a hammer during a special ceremony.

Axar.az reports that the destruction of this ring is based on an ancient tradition. The ring was previously used by the pontiff to seal documents and letters with wax.

Its destruction is aimed at preventing the falsification of documents and correspondence. After the ring is broken, it will be placed in Pope Francis' coffin.

This papal symbol, known as the "fisherman's ring", is unique to each pontiff and cannot be transferred or remade. According to information, such rings are made in Rome by craftsmen who are members of the "Roman Jewelers' Guild".

The task of breaking the ring was entrusted to Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, one of the most influential figures in the Vatican.