The reason why Pope Francis's ring will be broken with a hammer has been revealed

It has become known why the ring of the deceased Pope Francis will be destroyed with a hammer during a special ceremony.

As BAKU.WS reports with reference to Metro, this is done because the ring was traditionally used to seal letters with wax and to place the pontiff's official seal on documents. So its destruction guarantees the impossibility of forgery. After this, the ornament will be placed in Francis's coffin.

The papal ring, also known as the Fisherman's Ring, is unique to each pontiff and cannot be transferred or reproduced. It is known that such rings are designed and manufactured in Rome by craftsmen who are members of the Roman Jewelers Guild.

It is reported that Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell - a man from an Irish working-class family who became one of the most influential people in the Vatican - has been entrusted with breaking the ring.