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PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

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13. Anicetus

August 27, 2018 · 48 min

Anicetus led a life that was "so blameless, that he was a model to every one of Christian perfection" - at least according to his biggest fan from the 1800s. In this episode, we discuss his positions on new heresy, his famous friends, and…
12. Pius I

August 20, 2018 · 49 min

This episode is about Pope Pius I! Or at least, it tries to be, while also touching on all the major figures of second century Christianity that outshone him, including his own brother. We'll discuss Pius's life and contributions, and…
10. Telesphorus

July 23, 2018 · 46 min

Telesphorus started his life in a very different way than the rest of our earlier popes, but this may have made him the perfect candidate for the time. In this episode, we'll discuss where he might have come from, and why he is the…
9. Sixtus I

July 9, 2018 · 28 min

Sixtus I, or Xystus has a short episode of shortness, but he still managed to make a few contributions that make for interesting discussion! This week, we'll discuss apostolic letters, no-touchy, and nicknames for bald people. Make sure…
8. Alexander I

July 2, 2018 · 44 min

Pope Alexander I was the first pope to have connections in the imperial court - and this would have significant impact on the Roman Christian world, especially for Alexander himself. This week we will discuss his early life, the…

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7. Evaristus

June 25, 2018 · 33 min

Evaristus 'dat pope guy' suffers from a lack of information and sources, but there is still fun to be had! In this episode, we discuss his intense commitment to church ordinations, his distinctive facial expressions, and whether or not it…
6. Clement

June 18, 2018 · 54 min

Pope Clement I arguably has one of the most interesting lives of the early popes, and not just because of the fan fiction written about him! In this episode, we tackle his fantastical life story, his dramatic legacy, and how he is still…
5. Anacletus

June 11, 2018 · 31 min

Pope Anacletus... or Pope Cletus... or both? Our third pope has contributed quite a lot to the confusion of the early papal orders. In this episode, we'll examine his lasting contributions of the papacy, and decide once and for all if he…
4. Linus

June 4, 2018 · 34 min

Our second and lesser known Pope, Linus, had a big act to follow. But he was a talented preacher that drew many converts to the church, and irritated whole cities. In this episode we look at his life, his lips, and ask the question: Is he…
3. Peter

May 28, 2018 · 1 hr 2 min

Our first Pope, St. Peter, is the rock on which the Catholic Church was built – but was this a wise decision? In this episode, we discuss Peter’s life and death, his habit of being a two-faced douche who wrecks parties, and whether or not…
2. Look How Big My Hat Is!

May 24, 2018 · 26 min

What is a Pope? What does a Pope do? What is an average day for a Pope? These questions answered, and more, in the second half of our series introduction! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal…
1. On This Rock, I Will Build My Podcast

May 21, 2018 · 36 min

Welcome to Pontifacts; ranking all the Popes from Peter to Francis! In this light-hearted, only slightly blasphemous podcast, Bry and Fry go through the lives of the Pontiffs, and rate them based on our very valid and not subjective at all…

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A light hearted, only slightly blasphemous papal history podcast, ranking the Popes from Peter to Leo XIV Pontifacts Tour of Italy: https://celeste.wetravel.com/i/69fc95965ec7d2c71c592914#pontifacts-the-road-to-papacy