Which pope was not embalmed?
Which pope was not embalmed? While his predecessors had been embalmed after death, the Vatican claimed that Pope John Paul II was not embalmed and lay in state without normal treatment for preservation, which is evident by the grey colour taken on by the body. Also, it was customary for popes to have their organs removed after death.
How many popes are buried under the Vatican?
91 Popes are Buried Under the Church There are also tombs of many royalties and noblemen sharing the same burial ground.