The Time a Dead Pope Went to Trial: The Cadaver Synod

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Discover the shocking historical trial of the Cadaver Synod, where a dead pope was put on trial. This bizarre event will leave you speechless! One of the strangest true stories I ever heard!
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Online References:
Wikipedia: Cadaver Synod
A comprehensive overview of the event, including its background, proceedings, and aftermath. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadaver_Synod
JSTOR Daily: The Cadaver Synod: Putting a Dead Pope on Trial
An article that explores the bizarre trial and its implications within the context of church history. https://daily.jstor.org/the-cadaver-synod-putting-a-dead-pope-on-trial/
Catholic Answers: The Strange Case of Pope Formosus
A detailed examination of the circumstances leading up to and following the Cadaver Synod, with insights into the ecclesiastical and political climate of the time. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-strange-case-of-pope-formosus
Britannica: Cadaver Synod
A concise summary of the event, highlighting key aspects and its significance in papal history. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Formosus
HowStuffWorks: The Cadaver Synod: When a Dead Pope Was Put on Trial
An accessible account that delves into the peculiarities of the trial and its historical context. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/dead-pope-put-on-trial.htm#:~:text=The%20Posthumous%20Trial,-Two%20popes%20later&text=It%20wasn't%20enough%20to,bishoprics%20at%20the%20same%20time.
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