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Remains Returned to Vatican

When: 24 December 1801 – 19 February 1802
Where: Rome (burial), reached from Valence
Part of: Remains of Pope Pius VI returned to the Vatican

Pius VI's body was removed from Valence on 24 December 1801 and buried at Rome on 19 February 1802.

The transfer occurred after political intrigue spanning more than two years. The remains left Valence on 24 December 1801 and were buried at Rome on 19 February 1802, with a Catholic funeral attended by Pope Pius VII, the deceased pope's successor.

Sources

Valence, Drôme Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
Pope Pius VI Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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