Episode 92: Emergency Popecast

Synopsis Pope Francis, beloved of medievalists, died on April 21, 2025, so we’re here with all you might care to know about the forthcoming conclave (now a film starring Ralph Finnes), the history of conclaves, and why medievalists loved Francis so much, anyway. Notes 1/ Benedict went to Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, I think. It’s in … <p class="link-more"><a href="http://askamedievalist.com/2025/04/29/episode-92-emergency-popecast/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 92: Emergency Popecast"</span></a></p>