It was used as a wax seal in private letters in place of the official lead seal used for solemn papal documents. In 1842, use of the ring and wax seal were replaced by a stamp, but each pope still ...

A red ribbon and wax seal was also placed on the door of the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace, as well as the Chapel of Santa Marta, where he had lived. In images shared by the Vatican on ...

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The door is first taped, before being stamped and impressed with Francis' papal seal. The door of Pope Francis' apartment has been sealed (Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images) Finally, red ...

Both Casa Santa Marta, where the late Pope Francis lived instead of the traditional Apostolic Palace, and the Apostolic Palace itself were secured with silk strings and wax seals. The ritual ensures ...