The Crux Vaticana is back on display after a two-year restoration process. The restoration is meant to make the the 6th century Crux Vaticana look more like it did originally. The Crux Vaticana is rumored to hold fragments of the cross Jesus was crucified on. The Telegraph has before and after photos here. Some of the colored gems were removed and replaced with pearls. Candle wax and smoke resideue were also removed from the Crux Vaticana. It certainly looks better now. You can also see it in the AP video below. Take a look:
