Pope pius xii decomposition
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Why Didn’t They Embalm the Pope?
Pilgrims traveled to Rome this week to view the body of Pope John Paul II, who died last Saturday. Vatican officials say the body has not been embalmed but only “prepared” for viewing.
How long will it take for the pope to decompose? And why wasn’t he embalmed in the first place?
Barring unusual conditions, putrefaction usually sets in within about a week. At that stage of decomposition, bacteria from the intestines start breaking down body tissues and releasing foul-smelling gases and fluids.
Pope pius xii decomposition
Pressure within the body causes abdominal bloating and the “purge” of fluids through the nose and mouth.
The speed at which a body decomposes depends on a number of factors, including temperature and body type. As a general rule, the bodies of fat people in a hot and humid environment will rot more quickly than those of skinny people in cooler weather.
The temperature in Rome this week has been in the low 60s, but it’s likely colder within the stone walls of