The Vatican has in its possession large amounts of Judaica obtained under duress.
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During his recent visit to Italy, the President of Israel, Moshe Katzav, asked the Prime Minister of the Vatican, Cardinal Angelo Sudano, to prepare a list of all the Temple treasures, vessels and Judaica that are being held by the Vatican. The President asked for the Vatican's co-operation on this issue which is sensitive to Israel.
http://www.cephas-library.com/prophecy_temple_artifacts_list_demand.html
The Israel Government, through its Institute of Manuscripts, published a report written by two prominent Professors, Aloni and Loewenberg, showing that the largest part of the 800 works originated in a part of Germany where they were seized after a pogrom. One of the Catholic rulers in Germany presented them to the Vatican.
http://www.manfredlehmann.com/sieg430.html
That is very interesting tp know. Are things still being returned?
Ya know what? I am not surprised at all!