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# The Fisherman's Tomb: The True Story of the Vatican's Secret Search

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Informative and Interesting
  

*by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024*

Funny to be reminded that power is everywhere including the church and recognition seems to triumph truth too often.  But this book so worth the read to find Peter’s bones reminds us the search for truth goes on without our knowledge and that is alright…..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The Scavi -- Hey Paolo!
  

*by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018*

In 2005, I asked Archbishop John Foley if he could arrange for my admission to the Scavi Tour under St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.  Foley told me to go to the Office of the Scavi and ask for Paolo.  I did that, but Paolo was not available.  A clerk took down my information.  I never did get to see Paolo; and I never got to see the Scavi.  John Foley laughed when I told him what happened.  He said, “Paolo never responded to me either.”  This small book (169 pages) may tell me what I missed. The book tells the story of two popes, Pius XII and Paul VI, who authorized a top-secret search under St. Peter’s Basilica seeking the remains of the Apostle Peter.  Most of the story takes place between 1939 and 2014, when the archeological digging occurred.  During the first half of the 1940s, the war in Europe and the occupation of Rome threatened to expose and interfere with the secret search.  Thereafter, the story is mainlyabout the interesting personalities caught up in this massive undertaking. The villain – every story must have a villain – is Rev. Antonio Ferrua, who had recently acquired a doctorate in archeology but who had virtually no experience in excavations.  Ferrua exercised the power of clericalism in an attempt to enhance his own reputation.  The hero of the story is Margherita Guarducci, a highly experienced archeologist and a recognized expert in deciphering ancient inscriptions.  Guarducci goes head-to-head with Ferrua, interpreting ancient inscriptions that Ferrua had disregarded as “unintelligible and meaningless graffiti.” The book is written in a straightforward, if somewhat choppy style that would remind you of a diary or a journal.  The transition from chapter to chapter could be smoother. It is a very interesting book.  And, oh yes, Paolo is not mentioned.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    I read in one day
  

*by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024*

I found this book very interesting, but it was a bit complicated.  I found myself going back and referencing information to keep it straight. It was a very good read, especially if you are Catholic.

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