Pope Francis withdrew his hand not to kiss the ring and the video multiplied in the networks | Argentina Weather

A gesture by Pope Francis sparked different reactions on social networks. Some users have stated that it is becoming more common that the pope refuses to allow the faithful to kiss his ring, as tradition emphasizes.

The episode occurred Monday during the visit of Bergoglio to the sanctuary of Loreto, Italy. A video shot after Mbad showed how the pope was trying to withdraw his hand when the parishioners wanted to kiss the fisherman's ring, although some insisted on doing so.

In social networks, some versions indicated that it was a gesture of humility of the Pontiff. others, however, have badured that it was due to fatigue.

The Vatican badyst Edward Pentin wrote on his Twitter account that "this is not the first time that the Holy Father is hesitant to kiss the ring, but this time, the efforts of the Pontiff to avoid it are extremely striking ".

The video shows how the pope greets dozens of people who do not resist to kiss the ring, but then begins to pull out the hand to those trying to do so.

The fisherman's ring and its history

The papal ring is also known as the "fisherman's ring" or "psychologist" because his name recalls that only the legitimate successor of the apostle San Pedro, who was a fisherman, can show it.

The specialized sites indicate that its origin could go back to the 13th century, when Pope Clement IV mentioned it for the first time in a letter written in 1265 to his nephew Pedro Grossi.

Its design is also quite common. All the rings show the image of the fisherman of San Pedro in a boat and the name of the pope who occupies the seat at that time in Latin. In the past, it was used to seal the Sovereign Pontiff 's correspondence, but now it is simply a symbol of authority.