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Here’s why Pope Francis’s ring will be destroyed by a hammer

Here’s why Pope Francis’s ring will be destroyed by a hammer
The world will be watching Vatican City after the death of the pontiff, but behind closed doors, centuries-old ceremonies are being carried out.

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