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152. Benedict IX Part 3

PONTIFACTS by Pontifacts

Jul 14, 202532:20Society & Culture

Can you believe it, he's back again!! In this episode, we finally put the 'demon from hell' pope to bed, ask ourselves whether he repented or returned as a donkey-bear, and finally, rate Benedict IX!! Support Pontifacts:...

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