About this episode

The episode explores the unusual aspects of Catholicism, including protest popes and a power-hungry medieval mother.

This week, the gals head to the pews to pray about the weird world of Catholicism. Topics include protest popes, an inconvenient birth, and a ruthlessly power-hungry medieval mother. Head to your local liquor store to pick up some Sin Zin, ensconce yourself in flowing robes, and tune in for Papacy Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors . To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime .

People in this episode

Host: Wine & Crime Podcast

Topics covered

• Catholicism
• papacy
• medieval history
• power dynamics
• crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholicism

Products: Sin Zin

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