On the Supremacy of the Pope with Patrick Nold

When the king is semi-divine and the pope speaks for God, himself, who is the boss of whom? It’s a question most of us don’t spend our days contemplating, but in the Middle Ages, this philosophical debate loomed large. Just who had the final say on planet Earth? And how did you prove it? This week, Danièle speaks with Patrick Nold about the case for the pope’s ultimate power, why it was so urgent in the early fourteenth century, and why an obscure Dominican friar came to the pope’s defense. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

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On the Supremacy of the Pope with Patrick Nold is an episode from The Medieval Podcast by Danièle Cybulskie.

This episode is 44:12 long.

This episode was published on Mar 12, 2026.

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