#POPEWATCH: Happy birthday to Pope Leo, who turns 71 today! Also, happy birthday to Pontifacts' own Deacon Dad!! (Who we can happily announce will be joining us on the Pontifacts Tour!!) www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday - Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026, following a year marked by appeals for peace, Apostolic Journeys, and concern for ...

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Introducing Pope Anastasius IV!! pontifacts.podbean.com/e/170-anasta... And as you'll hear at the front of the episode, the Pontifacts Tour of Italy has been confirmed! We are still accepting bookings until October 31st, so sign up now and don't miss out! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

170. Anastasius IV | PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

For the final time, its me, (Pope) Anastasius! In his episode, we discuss an unexpected peace, a surprising amount of archaeology, a shocking bit of grave-robbing, and what it means to be riggity-scri...

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The Pontifacts Tour of Italy is now CONFIRMED‼️ WE COULD NOT BE MORE EXCITED!!! We will still be accepting bookings through October 31st. There is still time to secure a spot! January 30th - February 7th, 2027 9 Days in Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Pontifacts: The Road to Papacy

A cultural itinerary and historical deep dive with the Podcaster Fry and Bry. A tour through Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence, discovering the roots of early Christianity, the splendor of the Rena...

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Thinking about coming on the Pontifacts tour of Italy, but not sure it's right for your spouse, friends or family? Don't worry! We've designed the tour stops to be appealing to all, regardless of whether they are Catholic, love history or listen to podcasts! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

And then they tore the roof off!! Would you like to see where the first ever Conclave took place, and hear its wild story?! Join us on the PONTIFACTS TOUR OF ITALY! January 30 - February 7, 2027 9 days in Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto, and Florence! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Where else will you have the opportunity to stay overnight in a monastery AND attend a papal audience?! Join the Pontifacts Tour of Italy now!! Jan 30-Feb 7, 2027 tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Are you planning your adventures for next year? There are still a couple spots left on the Pontifacts Tour of Italy! Make sure to act now to secure your place! Jan 30 - Feb 7, 2027 9 days in Rome, Orvieto, Viterbo and Florence tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Pontifacts: The Road to Papacy

A cultural itinerary and historical deep dive with the Podcaster Fry and Bry. A tour through Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence, discovering the roots of early Christianity, the splendor of the Rena...

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Pope Leo XIV praised American nuns for their work in education and care for the poor. Critics call synodality a codeword for liberalizing the Church. Leo calls it a discipline of listening — and says nuns can become “experts in synodality” because their lives already run on shared discernment.

And the Lateran gets its own day, to do justice to the two most significant papal sites in Rome! It's time to think about your adventures for 2027: there is still time to join the Pontifacts Tour of Italy! Jan 30-Feb 7th 9 days in Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

In 2016, Pope Francis published a book of letters from children around the world. William, 7, asked, “If you could do one miracle, what would it be?” Francis answered, “I would heal children.” He said his answer to their pain was “silence, or perhaps a word that rises from my tears.”

TIL Pope Lando (913-914) was the last pope to take an "original" name until Pope Francis in 2013! The John Paul's were original in the double name, but they were still the names of predecessors. Either way you slice it, lots of centuries in between! (h/t @pontifactspod.bsky.social)

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Introducing Pope Eugene III! Get ready for Cistercians, Crusades, and weird marriage meddling. pontifacts.podbean.com/e/169-eugene... Don't miss out on your spot on the Pontifacts tour of Italy! Book now! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

169. Eugene III | PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

With Eugene III, we have reached the first Cistercian Pope, and the Cistercians as the first official religious order! In his episode, we discuss the recurrent problem of Arnold of Brescia, the Second...

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Fun fact: Fry's birthday will happen ON TOUR! so if you want to come join us in celebrating, make sure you sign up now!! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Pontifacts: The Road to Papacy

A cultural itinerary and historical deep dive with the Podcaster Fry and Bry. A tour through Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence, discovering the roots of early Christianity, the splendor of the Rena...

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It's my birthday! Also a major Catholic and Italian holiday: Feast of the Assumption of Mary, AND Ferragosto. I'm dreaming of returning to Italy on the Pontifacts Tour this January - and you can still join us!! Spots are still available at tinyurl.com/pontifactstour Act now, dont miss out!!

Formosus is on a road trip! (He's got to be out of my house for a few days while showings are happening) Do you also want to go on a popey trip? Come join us in Italy in January!! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Quick update: This episode requires a bit more editing work to be done, so it will be out this week, on an "as soon as possible" basis!

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SCHEDULING UPDATE: Due to a confluence of chaos for all 3 members of the Pontifacts Team (mostly good, some potential very big news!), our episode due Monday will be pushed back to the 17th. Thanks for your patience! And don't forget to secure your spot for the tour!! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

It's my birthday! Also a major Catholic and Italian holiday: Feast of the Assumption of Mary, AND Ferragosto. I'm dreaming of returning to Italy on the Pontifacts Tour this January - and you can still join us!! Spots are still available at tinyurl.com/pontifactstour Act now, dont miss out!!

Join the Pontifacts Tour of Italy! Jan 30th- Feb 7th 2027 Rome, Florence, Orvieto, Viterbo Curated with AMAZING experiences for everyone, even if you're not Catholic, a history lover, or a podcast listener! Bring your friends, spouses, or family! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Pontifacts: The Road to Papacy

A cultural itinerary and historical deep dive with the Podcaster Fry and Bry. A tour through Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence, discovering the roots of early Christianity, the splendor of the Rena...

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Join the Pontifacts Tour of Italy! Jan 30th- Feb 7th 2027 Rome, Florence, Orvieto, Viterbo Curated with AMAZING experiences for everyone, even if you're not Catholic, a history lover, or a podcast listener! Bring your friends, spouses, or family! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Pontifacts: The Road to Papacy

A cultural itinerary and historical deep dive with the Podcaster Fry and Bry. A tour through Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence, discovering the roots of early Christianity, the splendor of the Rena...

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We left as she was explaining the rules around diluting holy water to her cohorts. I wish her the best.

GIRL1: THEY PICK NEW POPES, OKAY? DUDE: *silent astonishment* GIRL1: So there’s Pope Leo, and before that was Pope Francis and before that was Pope…Pope…I forget, but he was a homophobe. ME: *turns* Benedict. GIRL1: Benedict, right! So the Pope and his cardinals… DUDE: Can the pope make holy water?

I am at Waffle House at 11pm and three teenagers in the next booth are discussing the Pope. GIRL1: So the pope— GIRL2: Which pope? GIRL1: Pope Leo. DUDE: What about Francis? GIRL1: He died. DUDE: THE POPE DIED?!? GIRL1: Like last year! We have an American Pope! DUDE: They can DO that?!

SCHEDULING UPDATE: Due to a confluence of chaos for all 3 members of the Pontifacts Team (mostly good, some potential very big news!), our episode due Monday will be pushed back to the 17th. Thanks for your patience! And don't forget to secure your spot for the tour!! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Pontifacts: The Road to Papacy

A cultural itinerary and historical deep dive with the Podcaster Fry and Bry. A tour through Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence, discovering the roots of early Christianity, the splendor of the Rena...

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Final throwback: 8 years ago today, Bry got married in Florence. We will be returning to this spot and so many other amazing sites in Florence, Rome and more on our tour in Jan 2027!! Come join us, secure your spot today! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Another throwback! 8 years ago today, Bry was in Florence - another place we will be revisiting in depth on the tour! Sign up now to join us!! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

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THROWBACK: On this day 8 years ago, Bry met Pope Francis in a papal audience, toured the Vatican Museums, and visited the Catacombs of Callixtus! These are ALL things we will be repeating on the Pontifacts Tour, so if you want to come do them with us, sign up now!!! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

It's the last day of July, and if you're ruminating on your next adventure, consider joining us on the Pontifacts tour of Italy in January!! celeste.wetravel.com/i/69fc95965e...

Pontifacts: The Road to Papacy

A cultural itinerary and historical deep dive with the Podcaster Fry and Bry. A tour through Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence, discovering the roots of early Christianity, the splendor of the Rena...

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Starting to source for a VERY hefty episode today. Oh boy.

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.

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David H. Montgomery@dhmontgomery.com · 2mo ago

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.