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Real Footage, Pope Francis refuses to let Catholics kiss his ring. March 25, 2019. Pope Francis rebuffs worshippers trying to kiss his ring. Pope Francis was seen pulling away from faithful Catholics …More
Real Footage, Pope Francis refuses to let Catholics kiss his ring.

March 25, 2019. Pope Francis rebuffs worshippers trying to kiss his ring. Pope Francis was seen pulling away from faithful Catholics attempting to kiss his papal ring. Kissing the papal ring is traditionally seen as a sign of respect for the office. Pope Francis repeatedly pulled his hand away when worshippers attempted to kiss his papal ring at the Holy House of Loreto in Italy on Monday. Because kissing the ring is a sign of respect to the office of pope, he was ok with people showing respect to him, but not to the office of pope. Real Footage, Pope Francis refuses to let Catholics kiss his ring