The Pope has died

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Really? I actually didn't think they embalmed the Pope..and that they weren't allowed to cut him open at all This was just something I thought...so haha...whatever - I don't know where I'd heard those things...

I've learned more about the Vatican in these last few days while watching this and while reading Dan Brown's Angels and Demons than I have living my whole life as a Catholic

You know what? I had heard the "no embalming" thing, too. We were talking about it at work the other night. But I think that might have been before the time of 24 hour news coverage, and the lying in state for days, etc. etc. Can yuo imagine if they hadn't embalmed him?? Eeeeeeeyikes! Where's that smiley holding its nose when you need it most?

I guess the Church has moved on a few of the ancient traditions. Another is the allowing of his heart to be buried seperately. I can understand JPII's desires on that one, though. I actually find that quite moving.

Now if only they could see why condoms would stop the spread of... oh, nevermind....