90. Constantine
After Sisinnius's sudden death, his brother Constantine was the perfect fit to succeed him as pope - he was attracted to the Eastern culture, he had a rapport with the Imperial family, and he had a st...
16 Marras 202055min
89. Sisinnius
Sisinnius would have made a great pope. In his episode, we discuss the growth of the Eastern influence in the Roman church, the state of the Aurelian walls, and gout. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: ...
26 Loka 202021min
88. John VII
Two Johns in a row! This one got the more unfortunate nickname... In his episode, we deal with John's gamble against the revenge driven Emperor Justinian No-Nose, regulations for clerical dress, and a...
12 Loka 202025min
87. John VI
Pope Salty Eye lived up to his name better than we could have ever hoped. In his episode, we discuss the unexpected arrival of the Exarch of Ravenna, the unexpected arrival of the Lombards, and the ve...
28 Syys 202029min
Announcement: Agora Podcast Network
We're extremely pleased to announce that Pontifacts is now a part of the Agora Podcast Network! Visit the Agora website: https://www.agorapodcastnetwork.com/
21 Syys 20201min
86. Sergius I
Pope Sergius had to contend with a lot of chaos! He had to overcome jumped up influencers to win the papacy, and fend off aggressive Imperial threats in order to keep it. In his episode, we discuss a ...
14 Syys 20201h 8min
85. Conon
After the death of Pope John V, a division between the Latin Romans and the new eastern Romans led to strong disagreements over who should be Pope. Enter Pope Conon. In his episode, we discuss famous...
31 Elo 202031min
84. John V
Pope Blackfish was "in every way, temperate", but let's not get him out of bed. In his episode, we discuss his role in the Third Council of Constantinople, continued imperial relations, presumptuous ...
17 Elo 202019min
