Rome and the Papacy with Jessica Wärnberg
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He’s one of the most powerful figures in all of Western history, with influence not only over life and death, but over the immortal souls of billions of people over thousands of years. This week, Danièle speaks with Jessica Wärnberg about the role of the pope, his influence on Rome, and what happens when the holiest of men isn’t quite so holy. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists
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