Episodes

  • 035 - Bk II Ch 3 Religious Movements in England and Bohemia

    035 - Bk II Ch 3 Religious Movements in England and Bohemia
    Jan 13 2026
    In Volume I of the captivating History of the Papacy, Anglican Lord Bishop Mandell Creighton delves into the intricate web of popes, princes, and scholars during the tumultuous era of the Great Schism. He explores the controversial reign of Pope Urban VI, the rise of two rival anti-popes, and the various attempts by the University of Paris, the erratic king of France, and the inebriated Holy Roman Emperor Wenzel to resolve the crisis. The narrative culminates in the dramatic deposition of Pope John XIII, who famously fled the Council of Constance disguised as a groom. This volume presents a gripping account of power struggles, political intrigue, and the eventual resolution of a pivotal moment in church history. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    31 mins
  • 034 - Bk II Ch 2 Deposition of John XXIII 1415 Pt 2

    034 - Bk II Ch 2 Deposition of John XXIII 1415 Pt 2
    Jan 12 2026
    In Volume I of the captivating History of the Papacy, Anglican Lord Bishop Mandell Creighton delves into the intricate web of popes, princes, and scholars during the tumultuous era of the Great Schism. He explores the controversial reign of Pope Urban VI, the rise of two rival anti-popes, and the various attempts by the University of Paris, the erratic king of France, and the inebriated Holy Roman Emperor Wenzel to resolve the crisis. The narrative culminates in the dramatic deposition of Pope John XIII, who famously fled the Council of Constance disguised as a groom. This volume presents a gripping account of power struggles, political intrigue, and the eventual resolution of a pivotal moment in church history. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    21 mins
  • 033 - Bk II Ch 2 Deposition of John XXIII 1415 Pt 1

    033 - Bk II Ch 2 Deposition of John XXIII 1415 Pt 1
    Jan 11 2026
    In Volume I of the captivating History of the Papacy, Anglican Lord Bishop Mandell Creighton delves into the intricate web of popes, princes, and scholars during the tumultuous era of the Great Schism. He explores the controversial reign of Pope Urban VI, the rise of two rival anti-popes, and the various attempts by the University of Paris, the erratic king of France, and the inebriated Holy Roman Emperor Wenzel to resolve the crisis. The narrative culminates in the dramatic deposition of Pope John XIII, who famously fled the Council of Constance disguised as a groom. This volume presents a gripping account of power struggles, political intrigue, and the eventual resolution of a pivotal moment in church history. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    23 mins
  • 032 - Bk II Ch 1 The Council of Constance and John XXIII 1414-1415 Pt 3

    032 - Bk II Ch 1 The Council of Constance and John XXIII 1414-1415 Pt 3
    Jan 10 2026
    In Volume I of the captivating History of the Papacy, Anglican Lord Bishop Mandell Creighton delves into the intricate web of popes, princes, and scholars during the tumultuous era of the Great Schism. He explores the controversial reign of Pope Urban VI, the rise of two rival anti-popes, and the various attempts by the University of Paris, the erratic king of France, and the inebriated Holy Roman Emperor Wenzel to resolve the crisis. The narrative culminates in the dramatic deposition of Pope John XIII, who famously fled the Council of Constance disguised as a groom. This volume presents a gripping account of power struggles, political intrigue, and the eventual resolution of a pivotal moment in church history. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    23 mins
  • 031 - Bk II Ch 1 The Council of Constance and John XXIII 1414-1415 Pt 2

    031 - Bk II Ch 1 The Council of Constance and John XXIII 1414-1415 Pt 2
    Jan 9 2026
    In Volume I of the captivating History of the Papacy, Anglican Lord Bishop Mandell Creighton delves into the intricate web of popes, princes, and scholars during the tumultuous era of the Great Schism. He explores the controversial reign of Pope Urban VI, the rise of two rival anti-popes, and the various attempts by the University of Paris, the erratic king of France, and the inebriated Holy Roman Emperor Wenzel to resolve the crisis. The narrative culminates in the dramatic deposition of Pope John XIII, who famously fled the Council of Constance disguised as a groom. This volume presents a gripping account of power struggles, political intrigue, and the eventual resolution of a pivotal moment in church history. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    21 mins
  • 030 - Book II The Council of Constance 1414-1418 Ch 1 The Council of Constance and John XXIII 1414-1415 Pt

    030 - Book II The Council of Constance 1414-1418 Ch 1 The Council of Constance and John XXIII 1414-1415 Pt
    Jan 8 2026
    In Volume I of the captivating History of the Papacy, Anglican Lord Bishop Mandell Creighton delves into the intricate web of popes, princes, and scholars during the tumultuous era of the Great Schism. He explores the controversial reign of Pope Urban VI, the rise of two rival anti-popes, and the various attempts by the University of Paris, the erratic king of France, and the inebriated Holy Roman Emperor Wenzel to resolve the crisis. The narrative culminates in the dramatic deposition of Pope John XIII, who famously fled the Council of Constance disguised as a groom. This volume presents a gripping account of power struggles, political intrigue, and the eventual resolution of a pivotal moment in church history. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    21 mins