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In recent years most popes have been embalmed upon death. Some of them were not embalmed immediately but several days after their passing. Pope John Paul II's body was already beginning to decompose before he was embalmed and this was noted by some of those at the funeral who happened to be close to the body. The body of Pope Pius XII was not embalmed or, not properly embalmed, and he, too, was rapidly decomposing as he lay in state. The stench was so great that those soldiers guarding his body were relieved every 15 minutes. Pope John XXIII was so thoroughly preserved that nearly 40 years later when his body was exhumed to move it to a new tomb, it had not decayed at all and looked as fresh as on the day of his death.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoGenerally yes. There is nothing to forbid embalming nor is it required.
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∙ 12y agoIt is an individual preference as the Church has no rule. If the priest has expressed his desire to be or not to be embalmed, the Church will not interfere.
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∙ 12y agoYes, and they usually are.
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Who was the 1st king of the Vatican?
The Vatican does not have kings, it has popes.
The popes palace in Rome?
the vatican
Site of popes palace in Italy?
The vatican
What is the name of the Popes house?
the popes live in the papal apartments in the apostic palace in vatican city
Who was pope during Vatican II?
Popes John XXIII and Paul VI were popes during Vatican II.
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
How many empty picture frames of popes are in the Vatican?
one
Did popes own their own homes?
There is nothing to prevent a pope from owning a home before he is elected. However, unless that home is in the Vatican, he will have to abandon it when he becomes pope and move to the Vatican, the traditional home of the popes.
Did medieval Popes own their own homes?
The Pope occupies collectively-held property owned by the Church.Catholic AnswerNo, the Popes, medieval or otherwise, have always lived in the Vatican, which is Church property; actually, its own nation. The popes do not own anything, and only administer the Vatican properties in trust for the Church.
What makes the Vatican sacred?
The tombs of Saints Peter and Paul, many other popes and early martyrs have sanctified the Vatican and Rome with their blood.
What famous person lives in Vatican City?
Vatican City is the residence of the head of the Roman Catholic Church, namely the Pope.
What is St. Peter's basillica?
It is a beautiful church in the Vatican in Rome. It holds the popes, art, and mosaics.
