The Vatican's secret archives—85 kilometers ... In truth, the vaults are less about scandal and more about treasures of human history, documenting nearly 1,200 years of the Catholic Church ...

An image of “The Deposition of Christ,” recently attributed to Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna, is seen in this photo ...

A hidden cemetery within Vatican City ... Also known as the Vatican Secret Archives, this treasure trove contains centuries of papal documents, letters, and manuscripts, making it one of the ...