Vatican: The Hidden World

A unique profile of the heart of the Catholic Church

With unprecedented access to the Vatican and the people who live and work there, this is a unique profile of the heart of the Catholic Church and the world's smallest sovereign state.

Archivists reveal the Vatican's secrets, including the signed testimony of Galileo recorded by the Inquisition. A cardinal journeys deep below St Peter's Basilica to inspect the site claimed to be the tomb of the saint himself, and curators share a private viewing of Michelangelo's extraordinary decoration of the Sistine Chapel.

An intriguing behind-the-scenes look at the workings of one of the world's most powerful and mysterious institutions.

Send us a message.

We’d love to chat, so send us a message and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.

Full name(Required)
Choose a subject*(Required)

Subscribe to our newsletter

Full name(Required)