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History of the Papacy Podcast

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This show will detail the biographies and interesting facts of the Papacy of Rome. It will start in the beginning, but will not go straight through. There will be many side tracks and detours along the way. We will investigate the backstreets of the Papacy where the tour normally doesn't go. Support this show

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 797 ratings
  • More Amerc*nt Fenian nonsense. I say this as someone of proud Irish descent. These miserable lies spouted by a bunch of deranged and savage terrorists who killed countless British AND Irish people - including Michael Collins - just has to die. And you do that by reading recent historiographic accounts rather than opening the book of big book Feinian lies and exaggeration. Utterly shameful.

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    memofromturner
    2 years ago
  • Interesting

    I’ve been reading about early Christianity, which obviously leads to the papacy and early church. This is an informative podcast and often times amusing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Possum4488
    United States2 years ago
  • Fascinating, efficient, learned

    This has become my very favorite podcast. I love this topic and Steve’s delivery is perfect: a well organized and direct lecture with cute and funny turns of phrase and observations thrown in. He doesn’t presume that you already know things. Yay, Steve.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linuxgrrl
    United States2 years ago
  • Learned Discussion

    Quite insightful and informative analysis of the Papacy, but includes so much detail and information that leaves the listener yearning and wanting more. Steve sticks with the program and the naysayers (see some of the negative reviews) are either lost in the forest or looking up the wrong tree…can I get an Amen!?

    Apple Podcasts
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    sitoth1st
    United States3 years ago
  • Great, but ads intrusive

    Boy do they waffle on at the start. I have to skip the first 6 minutes or so. The ads sometimes interrupt in the middle of a sentence which is very confusing.

    But very unique interesting content. Would be good if you could tell it in a more chronological structure with more detail rather than kind of just spitting random facts. Please also break up the episodes list into seasons because it’s a terrible pain trying to scroll to the bottom to play one.

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    stupid sloppy student
    Australia3 years ago

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A deep-due examination of papal history, early Christianity, and related ecclesiastical topics, with a focus on political power, doctrinal development, and the personalities shaping Rome's leadership. Episodes cover factional politics in medieval and early church contexts, archaeological and textual debates, and the interplay between faith, state, and culture. Notable strengths include a scholarly but accessible narration, use of archival details, and guest perspectives that broaden historical context. The show seems to appeal to listeners who enjoy thorough, well-sourced history with lively storytelling, sidetracks, and a clear appetite for the long arc of the papacy and its influence on world history.

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