PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

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94. Stephen II Feb 15, 2021

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The real pope Stephen II has a pontificate that marks many very important paradigm shifts that will change the role of the papacy from here on out.

In his episode, we discuss the beginning of the Frankish papacy, yet another Lombard threat, the Donation of Pepin, and the beginning of Popes crowning and legitimating the rule of Kings.

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Pope Elect Stephen Feb 01, 2021

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Stephen was elected to the papacy... that's about it. In his episode, we discuss the debate over when a pope becomes a pope, and the pontifical numbering confusion for the Stephens.

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93. Zachary Jan 18, 2021

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Pope Zachary, our last "Byzantine" pope, marks an important shift away from the Eastern Empire, towards... yet another empire.

In his episode, we discuss the ongoing Iconoclasm, calming the Lombard threat, evangelization in Germania, and how babies poop sometimes. Come for the bad Angelology, stay for "Here are your Hot Dogs": a broad overview of the Franks.

Revolution 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fuVDWbZ9igPTraCLTZx3j?si=OudvgE-nQWOQnTO2EjZ8yw&fbclid=IwAR1WarEAq1jShf1EvsCPBKhyeIsfW1aIXbiW99SPAXYmBQDaL7sf7-hhPGs

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Bonus Episode: A History of the Papacy Conversation Jan 04, 2021

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In this very special bonus episode and our first Agora collaboration, Bry and Fry sit down with Steve Guerra from the History of the Papacy to discuss favourite popes, favourite moments in papal history, and what draws us into the wild and complex legacy of the church.

Find the History of the Papacy here: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/

92. Gregory III Dec 14, 2020

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Pope Gregory III is the last non-European pope in the church until the election of Pope Francis. He also did not expect to be pope! In his episode, we discuss his unusual election, the frustrating obstacles to defending iconoclasm, the ongoing petty squabbles of the Lombards, horse meat, and some actual contact with Charles Martel!

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91. Gregory II Nov 30, 2020

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Pope Gregory II, "the mouthy" has a lot to live up to in his namesake, and a lot of assassination attempts to see off. In his episode, we discuss a significant Tiber flood, an unusually specific synod, the beginning of the Papal States, and the ICONOCLASM. We also ask the important question... who is messing in the olive groves?!

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Map of Rome: https://theromanguy.com/wp-content/uploads/Hills-of-ROme-2.jpeg

Tonsure Image: https://humoncomics.com/art/monk-tonsure.png

Papal Coat of Arms of Benedict XVI: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Coat_of_Arms_of_Benedictus_XVI.svg/240px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Benedictus_XVI.svg.png

Lombard/Byzantine Italy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liutprand,_King_of_the_Lombards#/media/File:Liutprand%27s_Italy.gif

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90. Constantine Nov 16, 2020

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After Sisinnius's sudden death, his brother Constantine was the perfect fit to succeed him as pope - he was attracted to the Eastern culture, he had a rapport with the Imperial family, and he had a streak of luck like we haven't seen in a long time. In his episode, we discuss weaboo-ing, vinegar blinding, and sneaky murdering.

https://vurbl.com/station/6kQLp2NkIIO/

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89. Sisinnius Oct 26, 2020

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Sisinnius would have made a great pope.
In his episode, we discuss the growth of the Eastern influence in the Roman church, the state of the Aurelian walls, and gout.

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88. John VII Oct 12, 2020

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Two Johns in a row! This one got the more unfortunate nickname...
In his episode, we deal with John's gamble against the revenge driven Emperor Justinian No-Nose, regulations for clerical dress, and a possibly-definitely made up scandal Fry is not on board with.

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87. John VI Sep 28, 2020

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Pope Salty Eye lived up to his name better than we could have ever hoped. In his episode, we discuss the unexpected arrival of the Exarch of Ravenna, the unexpected arrival of the Lombards, and the very expected arrival of Wilfrid of York. We also teach Fry's child how to use 'salty'.

(Narrator:"But Bry did not get her bad rolls, and her D&D character ended up insta-killed that very evening!")

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