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There is nothing to prevent a pope from being autopsied. However, the Roman Curia would have to give permission and they would only grant such permission if the death of the pope occurred under suspicious circumstances.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, you can perform an autopsy on the Pope if and only if you have the permission from the Vatican.
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∙ 12y agoAutopsies on the pope were once forbidden but can be carried out now only with permission of the Vatican.
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∙ 9y agoThe Church has no prohibition against autopsy of popes but I can find no record of any autopsy ever being performed on a pope.
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What are the reasons for not doing an autopsy on the pope?
Autopsies are not prohibited but permission of the Curia must be obtained. An autopsy would only be performed if there was no obvious cause of death.
Does the pope listen to confessions?
The pope is not allowed to listen to confessions. However, they are allowed to go to confession, if they choose to.
Can married Catholics be elected pope?
No. Bishops are not allowed to be married and the pope is a bishop.
Who did Pope Urban II marry?
Pope Urban II did not marry.
Did John Pope have a family?
John Pope did not have a family of his own. Catholic priests or popes are not allowed to marry or have sex.
Did Pope Benedict XI have a family?
no because the pope weren't allowed to get married or have kids or even have a relationship..and there are no records of a family
In the book angels and demons what did the camerlengo poison the pope with?
Heparin. Because the Pope never got an autopsy and overdose symptoms were similar to that of a stroke, it was assumed that the Pope died in his sleep of a stroke. The only way to tell if he was poisoned was to see if his tongue was black.
When did Rome gain its independence from the pope?
In 1870 the Papal States, including Rome, were captured from the pope to reunify Italy. The pope, however, was allowed to continue his residence in the Vatican.
Who in the 20th century allowed Mass to be said in the vernacular language?
Pope Paul VI allowed the use of the vernacular.
Why was no autopsy ordered in the sudden death of Pope John Paul the First?
With the death of Pope John Paul I on September 28, 1978, there should have been some raised eyebrows. After only 33 days as Pope, John Paul was found dead in his bed with no cause ever given for his unexpected demise. In the New York Times Bestselling true crime book, David A. Yallop discovers the conspiracy threatened to be revealed by the newly appointed Pope and the cover-up of his death. The conspirators felt certain (and they were right) no autopsy would be ordered and their crime would go undected.
Why are only Cardinals allowed to choose the Pope?
Roman Catholic AnswerTechnically God chooses the Pope working through his instruments, the Cardinals. They are the electors of the Pope as that is their job, that is why they are Cardinals to begin with.
Why does the pope laugh?
The pope is a human and allowed the same privileges as all humans. He can laugh, frown or cry if he wishes and the situation warrants it.
