How is the Pope's body prepared for three days of wake? - We're here MX

The current process includes washing the body, sealing the eyes and mouth with plastic devices, and even massaging the rigid muscles by rigor mortis to give a serene appearance. Photo: Special. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, passed away this morning at 88 years old. As the Church prepares to choose his ... La entrada How is the Pope's body prepared for three days of wakefulness? it was first published in EstamosAquí MX.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died this morning at the age of 88. As the Church prepares to elect her successor, the Vatican has an immediate task: to preserve her body so that the faithful can say goodbye for three days without showing obvious signs of decomposition. With the warm and humid climate of Rome, embalming is essential. Although each pope has received a different treatment, the modern procedure involves draining the…