Mysteries And Myths Of The Vatican - Author Francis Rooney

As the former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Francis Rooney shares unique insights and observations about the history and present day operations of the Vatican. What level of security does the Pope actually have? What is the significant of the Pope's upcoming visit and why has there been a chill in relations between the Obama administration and the Vatican? How has the churches complex legal structure shielded it from lawsuits. What was the Vatican's involvement in World War II and did it help Hitler? Does the Vatican really maintain secret archives? What steps does the Vatican take to comply with international banking and money laundering laws?