241 - Pope Joan
Sep 26, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 241
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Episode description
As far back as the 13th century, rumors have existed of a female Pope who originally came to the Rome disguised as a man to be with a lover in the church. She is said to have rose to prominence though her abilities and was eventually elected as Pope John but found out when she gave birth to a child. Is there any truth to the rumor that has persisted for centuries?
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