Episodes

  • Pontiff #009: Pope Hyginus
    May 30 2025

    In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Hyginus, recognized as the 9th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 2nd century AD, Pope Hyginus succeeded Pope Telesphorus. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.


    This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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    2 mins
  • Pontiff #008: Telesphorus
    May 28 2025

    In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Telesphorus, recognized as the 8th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 2nd century AD, Pope Telesphorus succeeded Sixtus I. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.


    This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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    4 mins
  • Pontiff #007: Sixtus I
    May 27 2025

    In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Sixtus I, recognized as the 7th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 2nd century AD, Pope Sixtus I succeeded Alexander I. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.


    This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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    4 mins
  • Pontiff #006 Alexander I
    May 23 2025

    In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Alexander I, recognized as the 6th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 2nd century AD, Pope Alexander I succeeded Pope Evaristus. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.


    This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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    4 mins
  • Pontiff #005: Evaristus
    May 21 2025

    In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Evaristus, recognized as the 5th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 1st century AD, Pope Evaristus succeeded Pope Clement I. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.


    This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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    2 mins
  • Pontiff #004: Clement I
    May 20 2025

    In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Clement I, recognized as the 4th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 1st century AD, Pope Clement I succeeded Pope Anacletus. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.


    This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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    13 mins
  • Pontiff #003: Anacletus
    May 16 2025

    In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Anacletus, recognized as the 3rd pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 1st century AD, Pope Anacletus succeeded Pope Linus. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.


    This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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    5 mins
  • Pontiff #002: Linus
    May 14 2025

    In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Linus, recognized as the 2nd pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 1st century AD, Pope Linus succeeded Saint Peter. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy.


    This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work.

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    6 mins