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159. Gregory VII

PONTIFACTS by Pontifacts

Dec 8, 2025164:27Society & Culture

They finally got him! Despite being the hide and seek champion, Hildebrand has finally been cornered into being pope. And what a papacy he will have! In his episode (now officially our longest episode to date), we will d...

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159. Gregory VII is an episode from PONTIFACTS by Pontifacts. They finally got him! Despite being the hide and seek champion, Hildebrand has finally been cornered into being pope. And what a papacy he will have! In his episode (now official...

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They finally got him! Despite being the hide and seek champion, Hildebrand has finally been cornered into being pope. And what a papacy he will have! In his episode (now officially our longest episode to date), we will discuss the Investiture Controversy, the famous Walk to Canossa, what the hell a 'toot' could be, and something that Fry hates, but Bry loves. Episode features Ben Jacobs from Wittenberg to Westphalia, David Montgomery from The Siecle, and Gregg Gassman of Popeular history. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: Paypal: Ko-fi: Amazon Wishlist:

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Published Dec 8, 2025 and 164:27 long