The Cadaver Synod: That Time a Dead Pope was on Trial

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Jamie and Leo cover the trial of a dead Pope, more specifically the cadaver synod trial of Pope Formosus.

Wrapped up in a medieval catholic church scandal and one of the strangest trials in history, Formosus had quite the life (and death). We delve into the dark history of the Vatican and of 9th century papacy.

So, let's learn the true story of the cadaver synod.

Why was Pope Formosus put on trial? And how were papal controversies in Rome handled back in the day?

We cover the history before, during and after the cadaver synod, and the key players involved. Join us for this bizarre and downright dark moment in medieval Europe history.

Serious history. Told not so seriously

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Sources:

• https://historymedieval.com/pope-formosus-trial-in-the-cadaver-synod/
• https://lost-in-history.com/the-macabre-corpse-trial-of-pope-formosus/
• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Formosus

Theme music: Ways of the Wizard-geoffharvey

Used with permission, Thank you Geoff!

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