As Catholic cardinals gather for a conclave to elect the next pope, we must all ask: Why are they all wearing red yarmulkes?

It even sparked a controversy over hygiene. Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following ...

Countless devoted followers kissed it. It even sparked a controversy over hygiene. Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the ...