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158. Alexander II

PONTIFACTS by Pontifacts

Nov 24, 202591:07Society & Culture

Pope Alexander II might not have been the holiest member of his family, but he still certainly left an impact. In his episode, we discuss the Patarines, the fallout of In Nomine Domini, and the Norman Conquest of England...

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