Unusual moments in papal history

POSTED: 09:56 AM PST Feb 11, 2013    UPDATED: 08:12 AM PST Feb 12, 2013 

From resignations to drownings and beheadings, the papacy is full of unusual and surprising moments.

Pope Moments - Urban VII
19 / 23

Pope Urban VII (1590) -- He was pope for just 13 days, dying of malaria before his coronation.

Advertisement

Most Popular

Advertisement