The Cadaver Synod
Stephen's intense animosity towards Formosus led to an unprecedented event in history—the trial of a deceased pope. By exhuming Formosus's body and staging a mock trial, Stephen aimed to tarnish his predecessor's reputation while showcasing his loyalty to the current emperor. The bizarre spectacle, known as the cadaver synod, involved accusations that echoed previous charges, revealing the lengths to which Stephen would go to assert his power.In this clip
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