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When a Pope’s Embalming Went Horribly Wrong

Did you know Pope Pius XII’s funeral in 1958 turned into a total disaster? His doc tried a new embalming method (no organ removal, just oils and cellophane), but the heat sped up decomposition—his body literally exploded after a few days! Mourners were horrified, and the smell made the Swiss Guard faint. After that, the Vatican changed their preservation game for good. Wild, right? #History #Vatican #FuneralFacts #DidYouKnow #TrueStory #Culture