![Pope reveals that fear of germs was why he pulled his hand away in bizarre viral video of worshippers trying to kiss his ring | The Sun Pope reveals that fear of germs was why he pulled his hand away in bizarre viral video of worshippers trying to kiss his ring | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NINTCHDBPICT000477644624-e1553619233884.jpg?strip=all&w=925)
Pope reveals that fear of germs was why he pulled his hand away in bizarre viral video of worshippers trying to kiss his ring | The Sun
![5. Papal ring of Nicholas V (1447-1455) 6-7-8 Cardinal rings at the time of pope Pius II (1458-1464) 9. Papal ring of Paul II (1464-1471)Vatican Museums Vatican, 2018. - The Vatican Museums 5. Papal ring of Nicholas V (1447-1455) 6-7-8 Cardinal rings at the time of pope Pius II (1458-1464) 9. Papal ring of Paul II (1464-1471)Vatican Museums Vatican, 2018. - The Vatican Museums](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2DE8T7H/5-papal-ring-of-nicholas-v-1447-1455-6-7-8-cardinal-rings-at-the-time-of-pope-pius-ii-1458-1464-9-papal-ring-of-paul-ii-1464-1471vatican-museums-vatican-2018-the-vatican-museums-contain-masterpieces-of-painting-sculpture-and-other-works-of-art-collected-by-the-popes-through-the-centuries-through-their-diversity-and-richness-the-vatican-museums-rank-among-the-first-great-museums-in-the-world-photo-eric-vandevilleabacapresscom-2DE8T7H.jpg)
5. Papal ring of Nicholas V (1447-1455) 6-7-8 Cardinal rings at the time of pope Pius II (1458-1464) 9. Papal ring of Paul II (1464-1471)Vatican Museums Vatican, 2018. - The Vatican Museums
![Pope Benedict's signet ring will be destroyed using special silver papal hammer to ensure documents it was used to sign will not be forged – New York Daily News Pope Benedict's signet ring will be destroyed using special silver papal hammer to ensure documents it was used to sign will not be forged – New York Daily News](https://www.nydailynews.com/resizer/TWQGe3E7NB5FspdHIzFWDTryeik=/1200x630/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/GKM556NBNEZXA6MN5XYX3KKGVI.jpg)
Pope Benedict's signet ring will be destroyed using special silver papal hammer to ensure documents it was used to sign will not be forged – New York Daily News
![dpa) - Pope Benedict XVI (2nd from L, front) puts on the fisherman's ring while cardinal Karl Lehmann (2nd from L, back) looks on during the church service on St Peter's Square dpa) - Pope Benedict XVI (2nd from L, front) puts on the fisherman's ring while cardinal Karl Lehmann (2nd from L, back) looks on during the church service on St Peter's Square](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D3JEGM/dpa-pope-benedict-xvi-2nd-from-l-front-puts-on-the-fishermans-ring-D3JEGM.jpg)
dpa) - Pope Benedict XVI (2nd from L, front) puts on the fisherman's ring while cardinal Karl Lehmann (2nd from L, back) looks on during the church service on St Peter's Square
![Pope Francis explains viral video showing reluctant ring kiss: Fear of spreading germs - ABC30 Fresno Pope Francis explains viral video showing reluctant ring kiss: Fear of spreading germs - ABC30 Fresno](https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/5223583_032819-wls-pope-ring-4p-vid.jpg?w=1600)
Pope Francis explains viral video showing reluctant ring kiss: Fear of spreading germs - ABC30 Fresno
![Exquisite Bejeweled Cross and Ring Once Owned by Pope Paul VI (and Evel Knievel) Hit the Market for $1.9 Million | The Jeweler Blog Exquisite Bejeweled Cross and Ring Once Owned by Pope Paul VI (and Evel Knievel) Hit the Market for $1.9 Million | The Jeweler Blog](https://thejewelerblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/pope3.jpg)