170. Anastasius IV
For the final time, its me, (Pope) Anastasius! In his episode, we discuss an unexpected peace, a surprising amount of archaeology, a shocking bit of grave-robbing, and what it means to be riggity-scr...
14 Sep 46min
169. Eugene III
With Eugene III, we have reached the first Cistercian Pope, and the Cistercians as the first official religious order! In his episode, we discuss the recurrent problem of Arnold of Brescia, the Second...
24 Aug 1h 42min
168. Lucius II
Despite an illustrious ecclesiastical career, Pope Lucius II would not have long as pope to leave much of an impact. In his episode we discuss a plea in Lucca, papal rudeness in Portugal, a fallout wi...
27 Jul 49min
Popewatch: SSPX Schism and Mass Excommunications
Wake up babe, there is a new church schism! Except that its the same as an old schism, and definitely full of nonsense. Join us as we explore the history, views and members of the Society of Saint Pi...
13 Jul 51min
167. Celestine II
Pope 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 ...
22 Jun 48min
166. Innocent II
Well, 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...
8 Jun 1h 13min
165. Honorius II
Pope 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 ...
25 Mai 1h 40min
Announcement: Pontifacts Tour of Italy!
PONTIFACTS 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 fo...
23 Mai 10min
