Papal regalia and insignia

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  Basilica of St. John Lateran

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  Sedia gestatoria

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  Ring of the Fisherman

  The Ring of the Fisherman, also known as the Piscatory Ring, Annulus Piscatoris (in Latin) and the Anello Piscatorio (in Italian), is an official part of the regalia worn by the Pope, who is described by the Catholic Church (of which he is the head) as the successor of Saint Peter, who was a...
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  Papal Cross

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