The embalming of Pope Pius XII back in 195 remains historical after his body decayed after the then papal physician Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi failed to remove his body organs.

According to the Daily Mail, the modern embalming process — which needs to transpire 36 hours after death and lasts several hours — specifically involves draining the body of blood and pumping ...

Pope Pius XII's unusual embalming process led to a horrifying scene that traumatized mourners and the Catholic Church.

ROME — Ahead of his lying in state, Pope Francis' body was made ready to withstand Rome's warm spring weather with a temporary embalming and a touch of makeup, an expert told Agence France ...

The comprehensive study of cadaveric anatomy and embalming techniques underpins critical advancements in medical education, surgical training, forensic investigations and biomechanics research.

A typical embalming process at that time would involve removing organs from the body and, in the pope's case, preserving them in jars.