The papacy of Pope Pelagius II is fortunately blessed with more sources than poor Pope Benedict I, although the sources exist almost exclusively to pay attention to his future successor. But it is a busy time with Lombards, Franks, and the first confirmed outbreak of smallpox in Rome. In his episode, we say a sad goodbye, start the Ecumenical Patriarch feud, and come back to dicks out for celibacy!
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122. Anastasius III
121. Sergius III
Announcement: Pope Jeopardy
120. Leo V
119. Benedict IV
118. John IX
117. Theodore II
116. Romanus
Bonus: Ranking the Cadaver Synod
115. Stephen VI
114. Boniface VI
113. Formosus
Announcement: Return
Crossover: Quickdraw! with Ranking ’76, Tsar Power and Nobelesse Oblige
Bonus: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Obituary
Crossover: Eat Brains Love with Quest Friends! and Totalus Rankium
Bonus: Predicting Popes with the Papability Index!
Bonus: Women and Female Power in the Vatican with The Other Half Podcast
Interview with Pope Michael (Posthumous Release)
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