The Popecast: A History of the Papacy Podcast

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The unvarnished, non-boring history of the popes of the Roman Catholic Church – told in a way to remind us that the world and the Church’s problems today have happened plenty of times before.

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Donald Paul Maddox
Donald Paul Maddox is an author and theologian known for his publication 'In Defense of Theology' on Substack. He is also the co-host of the 'Saints in the Parish' podcast, where he discusses various aspects of Catholic faith and theology.
Fr. Richard Kunst
Fr. Richard Kunst is a renowned collector of papal memorabilia and a knowledgeable figure in the history of the papacy. He has a deep interest in the intricacies of papal elections and the historical context surrounding them. Fr. Kunst is also known for his contributions to discussions about the Catholic Church and its leadership, often sharing insights through various media platforms.
Marilis Pineiro
Marilis Pineiro, known as @exnunontherun on Instagram, is a former nun and a world traveler who shares her experiences and insights from her time in religious life. She served directly under Pope Francis while working in the Vatican, providing her with unique perspectives on the papacy and the Catholic Church. Marilis is also a fan of The Popecast and engages with her audience through storytelling and reflections on her journey.

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Pope Leo XIV Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost papal election St. Peter's Basilica conclave Catholic Church Pope St. John Paul II Universi Dominici Gregis Successor of St. Peter Papal Veto Conclave of 1903 jus exclusivae Catholic monarchs papal historical intricacies Pope Francis Vatican religious life Marilis Pineiro Instagram

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Here's the recent few episodes on The Popecast: A History of the Papacy.

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Pope Leo XIV: The American Pope

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Pope Leo XIV Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost papal election St. Peter's Basilica

HABEMUS PAPAM! The cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA on the evening of Thursday, May 8, after which the new pontiff took the regnal name of Pope Leo XIV.

Here's our armchair reflections on the election, his first appearance to the world from St. Peter's Basilica, and what to be thinking about in the weeks and months ahead.

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How the Conclave REALLY Works (w/ Donald Paul Maddox)

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Donald Paul Maddox
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papal election conclave Catholic Church Pope St. John Paul II Universi Dominici Gregis Successor of St. Peter

Although the papal election process has over the centuries, since 1996 the Catholic Church's rules governing conclaves have stemmed from a document from Pope St. John Paul II entitled Universi Dominici Gregis.

On today's episode, we're joined by Donald Paul Maddox, author of the excellent publication In Defense of Theology on Substack and co-host of the Saints in the Parish podcast, to take a deep dive into how the upcoming conclave to elect the next Successor of St. Peter will REALLY work.


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0:00 46:23

When Kings Could Overrule Cardinals: The Papal Veto (w/ Fr. Richard Kunst)

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Fr. Richard Kunst
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Papal Veto Conclave of 1903 jus exclusivae Catholic monarchs papal historical intricacies Pope Francis

Friend of the show and renowned papal memorabilia collector Fr. Richard Kunst rejoins The Popecast to talk about the Conclave of 1903 and the last instance of "jus exclusivae" – the right assumed by Catholic monarchs for centuries to veto a pick for the next pope (through their cardinal primate) if they found a particular candidate objectionable – along with various papal historical intricacies and speculations about the upcoming conclave to replace Pope Francis.


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Memories of Pope Francis with @Exnunontherun (Marilis Pineiro)

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Marilis Pineiro
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Pope Francis Vatican religious life Marilis Pineiro Instagram

Our favorite Instagram world traveler and fan of the show - Marilis Pineiro of @exnunontherun - joins The Popecast for EPISODE 100 to share some great stories about her time in religious life serving Pope Francis directly while working in the Vatican.


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4.8 rating 129 reviews

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