In continuation with our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard explores the papacies of some of the worst Popes in history. Who were these Popes of infamy? How did they even ascend the Chair of St. Peter? And what lessons do they offer us today?

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SHOW NOTES:

* TIME - TV’s Young Pope Is Scandalous, But the Real Youngest Pope Has the ‘Worst Reputation’

* Pints with Aquinas - The Worst Pope Ever with Jimmy Akin

* Horrible Histories - The Borgia Family Song

* The Catholic Talk Show - The 7 Worst Popes in History

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