159. Gregory VII

About this episode

This episode discusses the papacy of Gregory VII, including the Investiture Controversy and the Walk to Canossa.

They finally got him! Despite being the hide and seek champion, Hildebrand has finally been cornered into being pope. And what a papacy he will have! In his episode (now officially our longest episode to date), we will discuss the Investiture Controversy, the famous Walk to Canossa, what the hell a 'toot' could be, and something that Fry hates, but Bry loves. Episode features Ben Jacobs from Wittenberg to Westphalia, David Montgomery from The Siecle, and Gregg Gassman of Popeular history. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

People in this episode

Host: Pontifacts

Guests: Ben Jacobs, David Montgomery, Gregg Gassman

Topics covered

• papacy
• Investiture Controversy
• Walk to Canossa
• history
• religion

Keywords

• Gregory VII
• Hildebrand
• Investiture Controversy
• Walk to Canossa
• papacy
• history
• religion

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