Papa Pius al XII-lea
Pope Pius XII, who led the Catholic Church from 1939 to 1958, faced a controversial post-mortem embalming process that resulted in a notable failure, leading to accelerated decomposition and significant issues during his funeral.
Born on Oct 02, 1876 (148 years old)
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The failed embalming of Papa Pius al XII-lea in 1958 led to significant changes in Vatican embalming practices.
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