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Date set for conclave to decide next pope - here's how the secretive process works
Some 135 cardinal electors - those under the age of 80 - will take part and vote for the new pontiff following the death of ...
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Pope Pius XII's 'Alternative' Embalming Led to a Grotesque Sight — and Smell — for Horrified Mourners in 1958
This method of preservation was adopted after an unexpected incident involving the embalming of Pope Pius XII in October 1958. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to ...