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Recently, the Pope has made an unprecedented decision, allowing film crew to rummage around his inner sanctum in the sprawling Vatican City in Rome. For the first time, the film crews are freely walked around and discover the life of the powerful figure. During the History Channel documentary named “Secret Access”. The cameras follow the Holy Father when he takes his daily 7am mass in the private chapel. They also follow this powerful figure when he travels outside of the country. During the programme, audiences will be taken inside the Vatican to the catacombs and secret archives. Viewers can also explore the nooks and crevices that create this influential country. Here are some amazing details about the private life of Pope Benedict XVI.

The Holy Father loves playing the piano in his free time although his busy schedule rarely allow him time to do so

The Holy Father loves playing the piano in his free time although his busy schedule rarely allows him time to do so

The Pope loves to enjoy his diner with a glass of orange Fanta

The Pope loves to enjoy his dinner with a glass of orange Fanta

The Pope has two personal cooks who prepared meals for him and cardinals

The Pope has two personal cooks who prepare meals for him and cardinals

During the programme, audiences can know that the real nam of Pope Benedict is Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger. The Pope loves to watch the news on television to be relax

During the programme, audiences can know that the real name of Pope Benedict is Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger. The Pope loves to watch the news on television to be relaxed

The Pope relaxes in his armchair in the papal apartment that features a suite of ten rooms

The Pope relaxes in his armchair in the papal apartment that features a suite of ten rooms

There are two male personal secretaries to help the Pope. The man in the photo is German-born Georg Ganswein or sometimes called “Gorgeous George”.

There are two male personal secretaries to help the Pope. The man in the photo is German-born Georg Ganswein or sometimes called “Gorgeous George”.

The Holy Father is on a chartered Alitalia jet with seats taken out for extra leg room

The Holy Father is on a chartered Alitalia jet with seats taken out for extra leg room

The current Pope is Pope Benedict. He is the 265th Pope who occupies the Papal apartment.

The current Pope is Pope Benedict. He is the 265th Pope who occupies the Papal apartment.

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Private Life of Pope Benedict XVI Unveiled

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