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Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.
The significance of the Crown of Thorns is explored, including a daring mission to save it when a fire erupted at Notre Dame in 2019.
The search continues for the Holy Grail, a relic linked to the Last Supper. A man in Italy recounts miracles he believes are from the Veil of Manoppello.
Fragments of the Holy Cross are found around the world. In Rio de Janeiro, a sacred splinter of the cross is publicly unveiled for the first time.
New holy relics are created and venerated every year amid controversy and debate as millions of followers find hope in something greater than themselves.
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In a world television first, Revelation takes cameras into the criminal trials of notorious Catholic priests accused of sex crimes against children. Through a series of extraordinary interviews filmed during the trials, Revelation uncovers the secret lives and motivations of some of the most reviled men of modern times. How does a man of God become a predator of children? Revelation culminates in the Vatican with the story of a high ranking Cardinal accused of abusing boys in an orphanage in Australia. Across three compelling episodes Revelation presents the deepest portrayal of the culture and system that protected perpetrators of heinous crimes against children.
With six centuries of history behind it, the Inquisition stands out as the most formidable system of repression in European history. Documentary-maker Stan Neumann tells the story of the origins and evolution of this ‘police of souls’ – at once secret and spectacular – whose influence is still felt in today’s world.
