112. Stephen V
Due to naming confusion, Pope Stephen V is often called Stephen VI - but he is not THAT Stephen VI! In his episode, we will discuss his response to the locust-caused famine, special dispensations in ...
11 Apr 202254min
111. Adrian III
Sources on Adrian's papacy are very confused about just about everything! In his episode, we discuss Hadrian's severe anti-corruption crackdown, a literal plague of locusts, a Diet in Worms (not -tha...
21 Mar 202240min
Crossover: The Green Knight TTRPG with the Maniculum
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 Mar 20222h 20min
Can Fry Keep An Eye On The Pope?
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 Mar 202213min
110. Marinus I
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 Feb 202244min
109. John VIII
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 Feb 20221h 18min
108. Adrian II
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 Jan 20221h 8min
107. Nicholas I
"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 Jan 20221h 35min
