The Vatican Apostolic Archive, formerly known as the Vatican Secret Archives, is a vast collection of documents that trace the history of the Catholic Church and its global interactions. The word "secret" originally meant "private," indicating that these archives were exclusively for the Pope and his officials rather than being deliberately hidden. Inside, there are records dating back over twelve centuries, covering matters like papal correspondence, diplomatic exchanges, church decisions, and

63K views · 5.8K reactions | One day after the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, Pope Francis presided at Holy Mass in suffrage for the souls of Benedict XVI and more than 150 Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops who have died in the course of the past year. Here are some highlights from the Mass. | Vatican News | Facebook

On Tuesday afternoon, Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica of St Paul outside the Walls, the Roman church traditionally thought to hold the saint’s remains. After a moment of prayer in front of St Paul’s tomb, the Pope presided over a brief prayer service. In his homily, Pope Leo reflected on a reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans, which, he said, contains three major themes – grace, faith, and justification – which can help illuminate the Petrine Ministry to which he has been called. Pope L

594K views · 37K reactions | Pope Leo on Peter's Pence. Speaking...