In recent decades the Vatican has been rocked by various scandals; the Vatican bank, child abuse, the Magdalene laundries, as well as serious allegations against Pope Benedict XVI and his number two, Cardinal Bertone. Simultaneously, rumours continue to stir around what they're hiding in the Vatican Apostolic Archive... Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Philip Willan: Author & Journalist specialising in Italian parapolitics Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Rob Allyn: Vatican Historian Robert Howells: Author, ‘The Last Pope’ Padre Fortea: Exorcist John Dickie: Professor & Author Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Eric Meyers: Narrator NB: This episode was originally researched and broadcast in 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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