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Poetic Vatican Death Procession Described in Detail
An antiquated account details the post mortem rites for a pope including public exposure, embalming, and transport in an open bed from the palace to the Vatican chapel. The body faced lavish ceremonies, guards, cannons, and pontifical observances with widespread female attention and a final interment ritual overseen by the cardinal nephew.
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Sixtus V
Vatican
St. Peter's Church
St. Pier’s Church
Sacred College
Pontificalibus
Pontificalibes