Pontifacts Podcast

03/09/2026

And then they tore the roof off!!
Would you like to see where the first ever Conclave took place, and hear its wild story?!

Join us on the PONTIFACTS TOUR OF ITALY!
January 30 - February 7, 2027
9 days in Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto, and Florence!

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02/09/2026

...And the Lateran gets its own day, to do justice to the two most significant papal sites in Rome!

Now that the summer has come to an end, it's time to start thinking about your adventures for 2027, and there is still time to join us on the Pontifacts Tour of Italy!

PONTIFACTS TOUR OF ITALY
Jan 30-February 7th
9 days across Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence

tinyurl.com/pontifactstour

24/08/2026

Introducing Pope Eugene III! Get ready for Cistercians, Crusades, and weird marriage meddling.

https://pontifacts.podbean.com/e/169-eugene-iii/

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With Eugene III, we have reached the first Cistercian Pope, and the Cistercians as the first official religious order! In his episode, we discuss the recurrent problem of Arnold of Brescia, the Second Crusade, meddling in very complicated royal marriages, and a hardcore resting bitchface. Also featu...

19/08/2026

Fun fact: Fry's birthday will happen ON TOUR! so if you want to come join us in celebrating, make sure you sign up now!!

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It's my birthday! Also a major Catholic and Italian holiday as the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, AND Ferragosto. So, naturally I'm dreaming of returning to Italy on the Pontifacts Tour this January - and you can still join us!!

Spots are still available to reserve at https://tinyurl.com/pontifactstour
Act now, avoid missing out!!

17/08/2026

Quick update: This episode requires a bit more editing work to be done, so it will be out this week, on an "as soon as possible" basis!

15/08/2026

It's my birthday! Also a major Catholic and Italian holiday as the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, AND Ferragosto. So, naturally I'm dreaming of returning to Italy on the Pontifacts Tour this January - and you can still join us!!

Spots are still available to reserve at https://tinyurl.com/pontifactstour
Act now, avoid missing out!!

11/08/2026

Come join us on the Pontifacts Tour of Italy!
January 30th- February 7th 2027
9 days across Rome, Florence, Orvieto, and Viterbo

Includes a papal audience, access to incredible museums, basilicas and tombs, an overnight stay in a monastery, and incredible experiences that will delight every one, whether you're Catholic, a history lover, a podcast listener, or not. Bring your friends, spouses, or your family!

A cultural itinerary and historical deep dive with the Podcaster Fry and Bry. A tour through Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence, discovering the roots of early Christianity, the splendor of the Renaissance, and the artistic treasures that the Popes of every era have left behind as a legacy - narrat...

07/08/2026

SCHEDULING UPDATE: Due to a confluence of chaos behind the scenes for all 3 members of the Pontifacts Team (mostly good, some potential very big news!), our episode due out this Monday will be pushed back one week to the 17th. Thanks for your patience!

And don't forget to secure your spot for the tour!!

A cultural itinerary and historical deep dive with the Podcaster Fry and Bry. A tour through Rome, Viterbo, Orvieto and Florence, discovering the roots of early Christianity, the splendor of the Renaissance, and the artistic treasures that the Popes of every era have left behind as a legacy - narrat...

05/08/2026

Final throwback: 8 years ago today, Bry got married in Florence.

We will be returning to this spot and so many other amazing sites in Florence, Rome and more on our tour in Jan 2027!!

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03/08/2026

Another throwback! 8 years ago today, Bry was in Florence - another place we will be revisiting in depth on the tour!

Sign up now to join us!!
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