PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

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PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes episodes

October 29 171. Adrian IV
Pope Adrian is the ONLY pope so far from England , but the mark he left on the church has a much more international reach. In his episode, we discuss the problem of Arnold of Brescia, a masterclass in political leverage, the ego of Frederick Barbarossa, and the dangers of tonsilstones.

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1 hr 50 min
October 14 Popewatch: Pope Leo's Health
In this brief but breaking Popewatch, Bry discusses Pope Leo's surgery and lung cancer diagnosis.
We'll bring more updated information as it comes.
Sending Pope Leo many well wishes for a full and speedy recovery!

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4 min
September 14 170. 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-scriggity.
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47 min
August 24 169. 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 Crusade, meddling in very complicated royal marriages, and a hardcore resting bitchface.
Also featuring a cameo from the Rex Factor Boys!

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Notes:
Red Hat Chat Book Source: https://archive.org/details/medievalbookofbi00hughuoft/page/n7/mode/2up
1 hr 43 min
July 27 168. 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 with King Roger, and a shocking turn of events in Rome!
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50 min
July 13 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 Pius X, and the actions that lead to 1500 people being excommunicated.

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52 min
June 22 167. 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 with Sicily, England, and France.
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49 min
June 08 166. 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 allies, an ecumenical council, and a Sicilian ambush.

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1 hr 14 min
May 25 165. 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 very uppity abbots, puppeting dying men... and a creamy John.
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1 hr 41 min
May 23 Announcement: Pontifacts Tour of Italy!
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11 min