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Lives of the Popes

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Catholic Church
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Papacy
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Peter
St. Clement I
Donatism
Roman Empire
Cornelius, St.
Cyprian, Stephen I
Liber Pontificalis
Montanism
Roman Church
St. Linus
St. Cletus
St. Anacletus
Antioch
Little Peace Of the Church
Constantine the Great
Diocletian

They have governed the world's largest religion for the past two millennia - yet their fascinating history is strangely little-known. These are the lives and reigns of the popes of the Catholic Church, told in a continuous chronological narrative, from St. Peter on through successors famous or obscure. Put another way, this is a popes'-eye view of the whole history of the Catholic Church. Hosted b... more

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The widespread persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire was finally over for good, beginning the "Peace of the Church". But the "Peace" could only be so peaceful, as internal dissension took the place of external foes, in the form of the Arian C... more

The first decade of the fourth century, from about 302 to 313, is one of the most remarkable in history. In that short time, the Church would go from the worst of persecutions to the beginning of an unprecedented new era of peace and favor. In what w... more

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This series presents a continuous, chronological survey of papal history, tracing leadership from the Apostolic era through later centuries with a focus on governance, doctrinal developments, and encounters with empire. Episodes explore how elections, councils, heresies, and sacramental practices intersected with politics, martyrdom, and daily church life, offering listeners a blend of biography, primary-source context, and canonical history. A notable strength is the authoritative, scholarly framing delivered in a accessible narrative voice that anchors complex early Christian history in vivid episodes and well-chosen sources, making it especially valuable for historians, students, clergy, and curious Catholics seeking deeper context on ho... more

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