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Tanatopraxis, what is the technique of 'temporary embalmin' of Pope Francis' body

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Before being exposed to the faithful, Pope Francis' body was subjected to thanatopraxis, a temporary preservation technique. Here's what it's all about

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Exposes several days at St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francois' body was treated by injection of preservatives, according to methods already used for its predecessors.

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Today, with great sympathy, the funeral of Pope Francis takes place. The body was prepared with a special technique for the grand farewell. A undertaker from Upper Austria explains what is behind the cumbersome term Thanatopraxie.

·Vienna, Austria
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Before the body of the late Pope Francis was put on display for three days for the faithful to pay their respects, it underwent a temporary embalming process known as thanatopraxia, said Italian expert Andrea Fantozzi.

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Before being exposed to the faithful, Pope Francis' body was subjected to thanatopraxis, a temporary preservation technique. Here's what it's all about

·Italy
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The body of Pope Francis was prepared for its public exhibition with temporary embalming, manicure and makeup in order to "slow down the natural processes of decomposition"

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Pope Francis died on 21 April at the age of 88. His body was temporarily preserved by tanatopraxia, a method that slows down natural decomposition without resorting to traditional embalming. This procedure preserved the appearance of the body for exposure to the public in St. Peter's Basilica from 23 to 25 April.

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20 Minutes broke the news in France on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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