Pope Francis' ring got destroyed! Here's what happened

When the leader of the Catholic Church dies, one of the first things to go isn't just the grief-stricken silence of St. Peter's Square. It's the pope's ring, which is not passed down like grandma's locket or her engagement diamond. But why does this ring get smashed? What's with this dramatic destruction of the papal bling? And how did a ring become the mic drop of a papal reign? Let's unravel the centuries-old story behind the Fisherman's Ring, the jewel of the Vatican that doesn't just sparkle; it rules. AFP via Getty Images The Fisherman''s Ring of Pope Francis is seen on the Vatican's . . .