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.

Gipsy Danger Jaeger in the Rain

ALT: Gipsy Danger Jaeger in the Rain

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David H. Montgomery@dhmontgomery.com · 7d ago

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

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Pachacuti, the first Pontifacts corgi mascot (now of 3!) who is turning 10 today! 🎂

Introducing Pope Lucius II! pontifacts.podbean.com/e/168-lucius... And don't forget to reserve your spot on the Pontifacts Tour of Italy while there is still room! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

168. Lucius II | PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

Despite an illustrious ecclesiastical career, Pope Lucius II would not have long as pope to leave much of an impact. In his episode we discuss a plea in Lucca, papal rudeness in Portugal, a fallout wi...

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Someone should make a medieval heist movie where the wacky band of criminals kidnaps high ranking clergy in order to ransom them back in exchange for papal indulgences Like $1million in unmarked bills but make it common wafers

Claire Willett@clairewillett.bsky.social · 2w ago

exCUSE me??????????? I take a week off and there’s a KIDNAPPING?!!?!????????

#POPEWATCH: the SSPX schism has taken a darker turn after an abbot was abducted and abused for 2 days in a leadership coup. Claire Willet's thread below has all the latest details!

Claire Willett@clairewillett.bsky.social · 2w ago

exCUSE me??????????? I take a week off and there’s a KIDNAPPING?!!?!????????

I would love to have my own Playmobil Hildegard. She could live on my desk and I'd play chants for the feast of St Ursula for her

Suzanne Karr Schmidt@drkarrschmidt.bsky.social · 2w ago

So it is written

Have you ever wanted to see the Vatican? St Peter's Basilica? The Palace of the Popes? The Duomo of Florence? The Uffizi? You can come see them, and so much more, with US!! 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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Pontifacts: Ranking the Popes@pontifactspod.bsky.social · last mo.

📣 Join us for the PONTIFACTS TOUR OF ITALY! Jan 30 - Feb 7, 2027 9 days across Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto, and Florence! See the major papal basilicas and crypts, attend a papal audience, spend a night in a monastery, visit the most spectacular museums in Italy, and more! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

NEW: In the Vatican’s new documentary, an Augustinian friar describes the practical jokes of Pope Leo XIV’s student years in Rome — including a laxative he was fed disguised as candy. As he tells it, the film cuts to a photo of young Bob Prevost, grinning.

Pope Leo XIV’s College Years Included a Laxative Prank — and the Vatican Put It on Film

An Augustinian friar recounts the practical jokes of the international college in “Leone a Roma,” and the editors cut to a photo of young Bob Prevost grinning. Five more revelations follow, from China...

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Pontifacts: Ranking the Popes@pontifactspod.bsky.social · 2w ago

Join us in Italy to see major Papal Basilicas, awe inspiring cathedrals, incredible museums, stay overnight in a monastery, visit tombs and catacombs, eat amazing food and hang out with the pope ladies!!! celeste.wetravel.com/i/69fc95965e...

Do you have to be Catholic to enjoy the Pontifacts tour of Italy? No!! (And we aren't either!) Everything has been designed with our history-first perspective, and we have so much to share. Sign up now and reserve your spot!! 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 us in Italy to see major Papal Basilicas, awe inspiring cathedrals, incredible museums, stay overnight in a monastery, visit tombs and catacombs, eat amazing food and hang out with the pope ladies!!! celeste.wetravel.com/i/69fc95965e...

Join us in Italy to see major Papal Basilicas, awe inspiring cathedrals, incredible museums, stay overnight in a monastery, visit tombs and catacombs, eat amazing food and hang out with the pope ladies!!! celeste.wetravel.com/i/69fc95965e... www.instagram.com/p/Da_URcID7g...

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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I don’t know why, but this is just so funny to me. US ambassador to the Vatican: The Pope was speaking as head of the Vatican not as head of the Church The Vatican: No, the pope normally speaks as a head of the Church

Vatican clarifies pope’s role ‘as universal shepherd’ in wake of US ambassador’s comments

“The pope normally speaks as a head of the Church,” papal expert Father Roberto Regoli told EWTN News.

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Bring your friends, your spouse or your family! They don't need to be a Pontifacts listener, podcast fan or history nerd to have an incredible time - we've made sure of it!

Pontifacts: Ranking the Popes@pontifactspod.bsky.social · 3w ago

Thinking about bringing your spouse or friend on the Pontifacts Tour, but they're not a podcast listener or history nerd? Never fear!! We've packed this trip with incredible and diverse experiences, gorgeous destinations, and plenty of free time for adventure! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

Thinking about bringing your spouse or friend on the Pontifacts Tour, but they're not a podcast listener or history nerd? Never fear!! We've packed this trip with incredible and diverse experiences, gorgeous destinations, and plenty of free time for adventure! 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 are over halfway booked, but there is still time to join us for the Pontifacts tour of Italy in 2027! Sign up now with just a down payment, and Celeste will work with whatever payment schedule you require!! 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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Pontifacts: Ranking the Popes@pontifactspod.bsky.social · last mo.

📣 Join us for the PONTIFACTS TOUR OF ITALY! Jan 30 - Feb 7, 2027 9 days across Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto, and Florence! See the major papal basilicas and crypts, attend a papal audience, spend a night in a monastery, visit the most spectacular museums in Italy, and more! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

You have been patient, and here it is! Join us for a look at the SSPX, and what caused them to be excommunicated. pontifacts.podbean.com/e/popewatch-...

We are so excited and grateful to those who have been booking!! There is still time to join us, and secure your spot!!

Pontifacts: Ranking the Popes@pontifactspod.bsky.social · last mo.

📣 Join us for the PONTIFACTS TOUR OF ITALY! Jan 30 - Feb 7, 2027 9 days across Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto, and Florence! See the major papal basilicas and crypts, attend a papal audience, spend a night in a monastery, visit the most spectacular museums in Italy, and more! tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

#Popewatch SSPX Schism episode has been recorded and is being edited, expect it soon!

📣 Join us for the PONTIFACTS TOUR OF ITALY! Jan 30 - Feb 7, 2027 9 days across Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto, and Florence! See the major papal basilicas and crypts, attend a papal audience, spend a night in a monastery, visit the most spectacular museums in Italy, and more! 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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you've heard of 'bitches get riches', now enjoy: whiny babies get excommunicaties

Claire Willett@clairewillett.bsky.social · last mo.

and I just think Leo went “yeah no fuck this, they had their chances, there’s no compromising with these people,” and I think the reason this is all so satisfying even to non-Catholics is that we all want to see people like this actually removed from their access to power but it happens so rarely

okay on today’s episode of “Give Us Thia Day Our Daily Thread,” guys the official response from SSPX to their excommunication is fucking hilarious. absolute whiny baby shit “you are so mean and unfair, yet we heroically forgive you for it with our saintlike forbearance” girl please

Brent M. Diskin@diskin.bsky.social · last mo.

Am I getting the correct impression, @clairewillett.bsky.social, that SSPX is going full self-flagellation in response? fsspx.news/en/news/lett...

Quick #Popewatch update: Our regular episode due out Monday will be delayed, so that we can record, edit and put out the special SSPX episode while the news is fresh. Expect that hopefully sometime this week, and the regular episode to follow later!

OH MY GOD GUYS okay so priests who want back in have to find a bishop willing to vouch for them, swear fealty to Vatican II and then HAND-WRITE THE POPE AN APOLOGY LETTER (I gues so he knows they didn’t use AI? 😂) and are on probation for 1-3 years this is ten times spicier than I even thought

TKarney@pecunium.bsky.social · last mo.

Lots to unpack here. 1: Leo isn't being as stern as I expected; he's being moreso. 2: He was ready for this. The subtext of his Jun 29 letter saying, "you can still walk away" is validated. Priests who wish to be reconciled must renounce Lefebvrism and probation www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-c...