PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

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Sede Vacante: The Cardinals Pt. 1 (The Papabili) with Popeular History May 05, 2025

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Before the conclave convenes on May 7th, Bry, Fry and Gregg (Popeular History) discuss the Cardinals considered most likely to be elected Pope.

Join us in Part 2: the Pack, to hear about the whole cardinal electorate, coming very soon!

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Sede Vacante: Wildest Conclaves in History May 01, 2025

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As part of our exploration of the papal transition, Bry and Fry revisit a presentation they gave at the 2019 Sound Education conference on the wildest papal elections in history. In this episode, we discuss the first election by acclamation, the reason we have conclaves, and a pope elected by accident.

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Sede Vacante: Papal Funerals Apr 22, 2025

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Bry and Fry discuss the historic origins and protocols for papal funerals, and explore how Pope Francis's funeral will break with tradition.

(Pope Francis's funeral has been set for Saturday, April 26th at 10am in St Peter's Square.)

Sede Vacante: How a Conclave Works with Popeular History Apr 22, 2025

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Bry and Gregg (Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers) discuss the regulations, procedure and protocol surrounding a conclave. Please note this was recorded during Francis's illness, before his death and before the date for the conclave has been set.

Outro song credit to Ben Jacobs!

Sede Vacante: Pope Francis Obituary Apr 21, 2025

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Today, Pope Francis died at the age of 88.
In this brief obituary, we reflect on the life and papacy of Pope Francis, briefly discuss what is to come in terms of funeral and conclave, and express our appreciation.

149. Benedict IX Part 2 Apr 14, 2025

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And he's back! ...or is he? In his episode, we discuss unfortunate PontiFACTS, deal with the rabble rabble, and ask ourselves, how do we get back here? Remember, you can sign up for our patreon now, and help us reach our goal of $40 million dollars to buy the papacy!

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148. Sylvester III Mar 31, 2025

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So Benedict IX has been forced out of Rome and deposed, and a new pope is needed! In steps Sylvester III. Can he turn things around? In his episode, we discuss the most bigamous diocese, and trying your luck a little too far.

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Crossover: The Agony and the Ecstasy with Biopic: A Podcast Story Mar 25, 2025

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This week, we were invited by the delightful Sara and Rena from Biopic: A Podcast Story to watch and discuss the 1965 classic, The Agony and the Ecstasy! Join us for a foray into bad actors, bad acting, great discussion, and Bry's favourite time period!

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147. Benedict IX Mar 17, 2025

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Are you ready for the "Demon from Hell" Pope, who broke all of the rules, including ours?!
In his episode, we discuss so many crimes, exiles, attempted murders, and oddly placed omens...

146. John XIX Mar 03, 2025

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Pope John XIX, the "bilious barnacle" assumes the papacy after his brother's death, but sadly, will bring none of his pizzaz. In his episode, we discuss bribery, greed, renegging on promises and changing ones mind... and indulgences!!!!

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