The Michael Knowles Show "What's Hidden In The Vatican?" FACE-Off Bishop Barron Vs Michael Knowles
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Aug 10, 2025 
In a lively discussion, Bishop Robert Barron, the Bishop of Winona-Rochester and founder of Word on Fire, joins Michael Knowles to uncover the secrets of the Vatican. They dive into colorful conspiracy theories about hidden artifacts and the Vatican Archives, sparking both humor and skepticism. A Vatican trivia showdown unfolds, revealing fascinating historical insights. The conversation meanders through relics, the evolution of Marian veneration, and even a light-hearted art trivia segment, blending deep faith themes with light-hearted banter.
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Vast Vatican Library Collection
- The Vatican Library and Apostolic Archive together hold vastly more material than casual visitors expect.
- Contestants guessed up to 1.1 million printed books and manuscripts, reflecting the archive's enormous scale.
Popular Vatican Archive Myths
- Popular conspiracies about the Vatican archives include time machines, aliens, lost gospels, and the Ark of the Covenant.
- Those theories are widespread but remain unproven and largely speculative in public discourse.
Discovering St. Peter's Necropolis
- Robert Barron has visited the Scavi and rode the route revealing the first-century necropolis beneath St. Peter's.
- He describes the excavations showing ancient roads, graves, and the likely tomb of St. Peter.
