Episode 3 of the 36-part podcast 2,000 Years of Papal History, published by Learn25.

Episode 3 of the 36-part podcast 2,000 Years of Papal History, published by Learn25.

After Peter and Paul, What?

Episode 2 of the 36-part podcast 2,000 Years of Papal History, published by Learn25.

Episode 2 of the 36-part podcast 2,000 Years of Papal History, published by Learn25.

Peter, Bishop of Rome?

Episode 1 of the 36-part podcast 2,000 Years of Papal History, published by Learn25.

Episode 1 of the 36-part podcast 2,000 Years of Papal History, published by Learn25.

Introduction

Internationally best-selling author, renowned professor, and the "dean of American Catholic Historians," Fr. John O'Malley presents his monumental course on the papacy. This masterpiece series covers the most fascinating history in the Western world.Now you can trace the amazing history of the papacy, the oldest still-functioning institution of any kind in the Western world, in 36 erudite lectures. By focusing on popes that shaped vital moments in global history, you will gain a deep understanding of the people, issues, and ideas that gave us the Catholic church and our world. The story features both trouble and triumph—and Fr. O'Malley deftly tackles both aspects—but above all, it tells of resilience. You will be enthralled as you listen to Fr. O'Malley explains how pope after pope responded to challenges from barbarians, "Christian" monarchs, disgruntled bishops, and, above all, the faults and failures of human nature in order to guide Peter's bark through the rugged seas of time.

Internationally best-selling author, renowned professor, and the "dean of American Catholic Historians," Fr. John O'Malley presents his monumental course on the papacy. This masterpiece series covers the most fascinating history in the Western world. Now you can trace the amazing history of the papacy, the oldest still-functioning institution of any kind in the Western world, in 36 erudite lectures. By focusing on popes that shaped vital moments in global history, you will gain a deep understanding of the people, issues, and ideas that gave us the Catholic church and our world. The story features both trouble and triumph—and Fr. O'Malley deftly tackles both aspects—but above all, it tells of resilience. You will be enthralled as you listen to Fr. O'Malley explains how pope after pope responded to challenges from barbarians, "Christian" monarchs, disgruntled bishops, and, above all, the faults and failures of human nature in order to guide Peter's bark through the rugged seas of time.

2,000 Years of Papal History: The History of the Popes, the Papacy, and the Catholic Church

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