PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

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-scriggity. Join us on the (confirmed) 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

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 Crusade, meddling in very complicated royal marriages, and a hardcore resting bitchface.  Also featuring a cameo from the Rex Factor Boys!  JOIN 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 Notes: Red Hat Chat Book Source: https://archive.org/details/medievalbookofbi00hughuoft/page/n7/mode/2up 

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 with King Roger, and a shocking turn of events in Rome!  Join 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

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 Pius X, and the actions that lead to 1500 people being excommunicated. Sign up for 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

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 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