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PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes
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A light hearted, only slightly blasphemous papal history podcast, ranking the Popes from Peter to Leo XIV
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167. Celestine II
4d ago00:48:43Tap to summarizePope Celestine was going to do one thing in his papacy, and it might just give you some Cadaver Synod flashbacks! In his episode, we discuss his influential mentor, Abelard, and overturned relations with Sicily, England, and France. Book the Pontifacts Tour of Italy: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactstour Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist
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166. Innocent II
3w ago01:13:28Tap to summarizeWell, we can all admit it: Innocent II was not elected canonically. And yet, he still ends up coming out as the canonical pope! In his episode, we discuss how this happened, his massively advantageous allies, an ecumenical council, and a Sicilian ambush. Book the Pontifacts Tour of Italy: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactstour Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist
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165. Honorius II
May 2501:40:34Tap to summarizePope Honorius II certainly had an unconventional and illegitimate start to his papacy, but no one was willing to let him resign! In his episode, we discuss the full circle Papal-Imperial moment, some very uppity abbots, puppeting dying men... and a creamy John. Sign up for the Pontifacts Tour of Italy 2027: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactstour Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist
Transcribe →Announcement: Pontifacts Tour of Italy!
May 2300:10:42Tap to summarizePONTIFACTS is 8 years old! We cannot believe it. And if that's not unbelievable enough, we have been given the most AMAZING opportunity to plan a Pontifacts centred tour of Italy! And we would love for you to join us! PONTIFACTS: the Path to Papacy January 30th- February 7th, 2027 Rome, Orvieto, Viterbo, and Florence See more about the tour: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactstour
Transcribe →Crossover: The Renaissance Papacy with Tudoriferous!
May 1601:21:21Tap to summarizeBry and Fry were invited by David and Lucy of Tudoriferous to discuss several popes of the Renaissance Papacy, and had such a delightful time! And since this will serve as a preview for an upcoming era that Bry feels very strongly about, hear some of the raving now. In this episode, we all discuss scandal, nepotism, diabolism, and all that makes the Renaissance oh so juicy. Find Tudoriferous: https://tudoriferous.wordpress.com/
Transcribe →Popewatch: A Year in Leo
May 801:03:32Tap to summarizeToday marks one year since the election of Pope Leo XIV! In this special episode of Popewatch, we review what we have learned about the new pontiff, explore his polices, and touch on his impact on the world stage. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist
Transcribe →Pope Elect Celestine II
Apr 1300:23:00Tap to summarizeThe church is in need of a new pope, and following the major shifts in Pope Callixtus II's papacy, the cardinals are deeply divided on who that next pope should be. Enter Pope Celestine II! Then enter some guards! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist
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164. Callixtus II
Mar 2301:17:13Tap to summarizeCallixtus might have been the ballsiest man to take the papacy since Gregory VII. In his episode, we discuss his impressive family, his audacious forgeries, and the END of the INVESTITURE CONTROVERSY!! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist
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163. Gelasius II
Mar 900:37:19Tap to summarizeIntroducing Pope Gelasius, a monk who fixed the papal bull miniscule! In his episode, we discuss an early attack, evading an attack, and a follow up attack. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist
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162. Paschal II
Feb 2301:13:17Tap to summarizeIts time to follow another one of the papal greats, and we know how this usually goes, don't we? Introducing Pope Paschal II! In his episode, we discuss shifting antipapacies, the Crusade of the Faint Hearted, the Privilegium, and papal butts. **Disclaimer: Editing this episode proved tricky with some pesky windows updates creating and then deleting issues on and off, so we believe we have caught everything. If you notice a crackle, or some other issue, please let us know. There is still time to get tickets for Intelligent Speech, happening this upcoming weekend! Use code POPE at checkout on https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ for a discount on your ticket! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist
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