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The traditions associated with a pope''s death have changed from when they were buried in the catacombs of Rome. Various ceremonies, rites and rituals developed over time, but a formal procedure was not initiated until the early 1300s and even then was not always strictly followed.

This comprehensive reference book provides information on the deaths, funerals and burial places of each pope and antipope from St. Peter (Apostle) to John Paul I. (Innocent X was almost gnawed by rats because no one would bury him; Alexander VI was stuffed into a carpet and pummeled into his coffin; and the corpse of Formosus was physically put on trial…) The Introduction presents a brief history of papal funerals and tombs, and also covers modern burials.

A unique feature of the book is its presentation of all papal epitaphs, in their original language and in English--many translated for the first time.

The Deaths of the Popes

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 8/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786461165, 978-0786461165
      ISBN10: 0786461160

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The traditions associated with a pope''s death have changed from when they were buried in the catacombs of Rome. Various ceremonies, rites and rituals developed over time, but a formal procedure was not initiated until the early 1300s and even then was not always strictly followed.

      This comprehensive reference book provides information on the deaths, funerals and burial places of each pope and antipope from St. Peter (Apostle) to John Paul I. (Innocent X was almost gnawed by rats because no one would bury him; Alexander VI was stuffed into a carpet and pummeled into his coffin; and the corpse of Formosus was physically put on trial…) The Introduction presents a brief history of papal funerals and tombs, and also covers modern burials.

      A unique feature of the book is its presentation of all papal epitaphs, in their original language and in English--many translated for the first time.

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