PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

In this very special Actual Play episode, we were invited by Zoe and Mac of the Maniculum Podcast to play through the Green Knight TTRPG game, inspired by the A24 release of the Green Knight Movie Lis...

14 Maalis 20222h 20min

This week, we're playing this terrible and nonsensical click-your-own-adventure game. https://clickhole.com/can-you-keep-an-eye-on-the-pope-for-just-5-minutes-1825124327/   Support Pontifacts: Patreon...

7 Maalis 202213min

Although there is some confusion over Pope Marinus and his name, one thing that is perfectly clear is that his papacy set an important precedent in papal elections! In his episode, we discuss his appr...

21 Helmi 202244min

Pope Mad Hook assumes the papacy, and is faced with all the danger! In his episode, we discuss a full on pirate defense of Rome, difficult Guidos, a major shift in how the Holy Roman Emperors were cho...

7 Helmi 20221h 18min

Adrian refused being elected pope twice before his actual pontificate, most likely because he was a married family man!  In his episode, we discuss a surprise invasion of Rome, the somewhat resolution...

24 Tammi 20221h 8min

"Few popes hold a more dominating place in the history of the Catholic Church than Nicholas I." So much so, that many church historians and scholars argue that he should be considered Pope Nicholas th...

10 Tammi 20221h 35min

During our exploration of the Frankish Papacy, Dr. Rutger Kramer has been our academic hero, providing access to sources, and inspiring thought-provoking discussions that resulted in much more informa...

27 Joulu 20211h 6min

For this special Christmas crossover, we joined up with Battle Royale to talk about important French Saints, in all their grisly glory!    Check out Battle Royale:  https://battleroyale.buzzsprout.com...

21 Joulu 20211h 39min