36. The Last King

36. The Last King

From White Smoke - Pope Leo XIV the American Pope by Caloroga Shark Media

November 9, 2025 · 13 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the end of papal temporal rule in Rome and the implications for Pope Pius the Ninth's spiritual authority.

Italian armies blast through the walls of Rome, ending over a thousand years of papal temporal rule. Pope Pius the Ninth becomes "the prisoner of the Vatican," losing his earthly kingdom but discovering that spiritual authority might be stronger without political complications. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in…

Topics covered

  • papal history
  • political authority
  • spirituality
  • Italian history
  • Vatican
  • temporal power

Keywords

  • Pope Pius the Ninth
  • papal temporal rule
  • Vatican
  • Italian armies
  • spiritual authority
  • political complications

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