Explores allegations of assassinations, poisonings, theft, and diplomatic manipulation carried out "in the name of God".

The book details how the Vatican, as the world's smallest sovereign state, has utilized a sophisticated intelligence network to protect its economic, political, and religious interests since the pontificate of Pope Pius V in 1566.

The book is widely available in digital formats suitable for e-readers: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Los espías del Papa

(The Pope's Spies) is a non-fiction investigative work by Eric Frattini that uncovers nearly 500 years of clandestine operations within the Vatican's secret service. This service was originally known as "The Holy Alliance" and is currently referred to as "The Entity". Key Themes and Content

Covers operations from the 16th century through the modern era, including the papacies of Pius V to Benedict XVI.

Focuses on the origins of the Holy Alliance, created to combat the Protestant Reformation and support Catholic monarchs like Mary, Queen of Scots . Edition and Format Details