Pope Francis Decrees Name Change For Vatican Secret Archive
https://www.npr.org/2019/10/29/77431485 ... et-archive
These archives have piqued my curiosity for years. Though it may kinda defeat the purpose of renaming the "secret" archives if you're still gonna be all secretive about what's in there.
"ask and ye shall receive, seek and ye shall find, knock and the door shall be opened..."
this much, at least, could be an interesting disclosure though:
Some historians have argued that during World War II, Pius XII maintained uncritical relations with Nazi Germany in order to preserve the church. In particular, Pius is accused of failing to use the Vatican's moral authority to protect Jews during the Holocaust.
The church's role during World War II is still fiercely debated. Pius XII's pontificate ended in 1958, and according to tradition, the archives concerning his papacy would not be open until 70 years after that date, or 2028.
However, earlier this year, Francis announced that the Pius XII portion of the archives would be opened eight years early, in March 2020, amid pressure from scholars who want access while some Holocaust survivors are still alive...