History of the Papacy Podcast

History of the Papacy Podcast

This show will detail the biographies and interesting facts of the Papacy of Rome. It will start in the beginning, but will not go straight through. There will be many side tracks and detours along the way. We will investigate the backstreets of the Papacy where the tour normally doesn't go. Support this show

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October 10, 2025 29 mins

In this episode of our American Catholic History series, we explore the dramatic rise and lasting impact of Anti-Masonry in the early United States. The strange and haunting story of William Morgan's disappearance in 1826 set off a political wildfire, leading to the creation of the Anti-Masonic Party, the nation’s first third party. We’ll trace how this populist movement emerged out of fear of secret societies, clashed ...

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In this dive into the Catholic Church’s journey through early American expansion, from the Appalachian frontier to the banks of the Mississippi. As the new nation charged westward, Catholic communities emerged amid rivers, revivals, and rapidly shifting cultural landscapes. We’ll trace how Bishop John Carroll and others laid the foundations for an American expression of Catholicism in a time shaped by canals, awakenings...

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September 24, 2025 3 mins

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Today, we step away from the American story and cross the Atlantic to witness one of the most turbulent centuries in the history of the Catholic Church. From the chaos of the French Revolution to the rise and exile of popes, from clashes with Freemasonry to the revival of the Jesuits, the 19th century redefined the Church. Discover how the papacy went from political captivity to spiritual resurgence, laying the groundwork for its f...

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September 10, 2025 2 mins

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How do you build a church in a land that doesn’t want you? In this episode, we follow the early development of the Catholic Church in the United States—from Maryland’s founding as a Catholic refuge to the challenges of worship in secret and organizing without bishops. At the center of it all is John Carroll, a Jesuit priest who would become the first bishop in American history. Through political suspicion, mission...

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August 27, 2025 2 mins

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The story of the Catholic Church in the United States doesn't begin in 1776, but that’s where this series picks up. In this opening episode, we trace the long and winding road of Catholicism in North America—from Norse Greenland to the shores of Florida and set the stage for the Church’s role in a new and rapidly changing nation. This episode also offers a sweeping overview of American history between the Revoluti...

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Before the American Revolution took off, a wealthy Virginian aristocrat named Philip Ludwell III made a bold and baffling decision—he became an Eastern Orthodox Christian. In an age where Catholicism was suspect and Protestant conformity was king, Ludwell’s journey into Orthodoxy was more than unusual—it was nearly unthinkable. In this special episode, we follow Ludwell’s story from Williamsburg to London, i...

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In this episode, we mark a historic moment—the election of an American pope, Pope Leo XIV, on the Fourth of July. What does this mean for the future of the Church? What signals is the new pope sending through his words, actions, and timing?
We’re joined by special guest Gregg Gassman of Popeular History to unpack the symbolism, politics, and potential of Leo XIV’s early papacy.
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July 2, 2025 3 mins

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June 27, 2025 213 mins

This full-length documentary episode brings together the complete story of Solomon’s Temple, from its golden beginnings under King Solomon to its final destruction by the Babylonians. We explore its construction, centuries of renovation and reform, and the violent end that reshaped the future of an entire people. With scriptural references, historical context, and archaeological insight, this is the definitive narrative of th...

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The First Temple stood as the heart of ancient Judah—until Babylon rolled in.
This episode dives into the fall of Solomon’s Temple: shifting empires, bad kings, and a Babylonian king who didn’t just conquer, he changed everything.
From palace intrigue to prophetic warnings to a smoking ruin, we trace the collapse of a kingdom—and what rose from the ashes.
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June 18, 2025 2 mins

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What do Pharaohs, shady contractors, and a lost scroll have in common? They all show up in Judah’s centuries-long struggle to keep Solomon’s Temple standing. From Joash’s fundraising flops to Josiah’s full-blown religious rebrand, this episode is a wild ride through sacred repairs, political chaos, and divine discovery. #BibleHistory #TempleOfJerusalem #Josiah #Hezekiah #AncientJudah #HistoryPodcast #OldTest...

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