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

4.9M views · 75K reactions | 'Extra omnes', 'everyone out'. The doors of the Sistine Chapel close with this proclamation, and all non-essential personnel exit. Now that they have left, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa will deliver a meditation, inviting the cardinals into a space of prayer and discernment before voting for the next Pope begins.. | Vatican News | Facebook

91K views · 10K reactions | Pope Francis at Holy Mass on the third day of his 39th Apostolic Journey abroad: “We need to keep loving, always. This is Jesus’ way of giving glory to the God of heaven and building peace on earth.” https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2022/documents/20221105-omelia-bahrain.html | Vatican News | Facebook