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i read today the papal apartment of Pope John Paul II was sealed today. what is the history of this? do they physically barrier the quarters? Just wondering.
I imagine that they place some sort of ceremonial type of tape (or other practical sealer) on the doors. Probably not much different than sealing the Holy Doors at the basilicas.
I understand that it grew out of a tradition of over-zealous souveneir hunters, probably spurred on by the relic trade if the Pope was particularly saintly.
The new Pope would find his apartments devoid of furnishings for example!
question on sealing the apartment...
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