The Pope REALLY doesn't want anyone to kiss his ring: Francis repeatedly pulls his hand away as faithful attempt to perform traditional sign of respect

Pope Francis could be seen pulling his hand away from pilgrims at Loreto in Italy

They wanted to pay traditional respects by kissing the Pope's sacred ring

But Francis hilariously slipped his hand away as each tried to do so

He patted smiled at them reassuringly as some appeared confused by him

Footage has emerged of Pope Francis repeatedly pulling his hand away as the faithful attempt to perform a traditional sign of respect.

The Pope was greeting worshippers at the Italian pilgrimage site dedicated to the Virgin Mary at Loreto on Monday.

He appeared reluctant to allow the laity to pay him the respect of kissing his ring, a sacred symbol of the Pope's union to the Church.

Video shows him smiling politely as devotees kneel before him but as each of them attempts to kiss the ring he quickly slips his hand away.

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