Have there ever been any Spanish popes?

Brian's Spain Domain

May 01 2025 | 00:19:50

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Show Notes

The recent death of Pope Francis I has stirred up a lot of papal talk about who will be the next pontiff. The field of candidates seems to be more open than previous times, so the bookies are busy. Will he be Spanish, not likely. In fact just a handful of Spaniards can claim that title over the centuries; in reality, it might even be just two! This stern looking individual just might be one of them. Listen and learn more. Become a part of the Spain Domain community. You can subscribe to our podcasts on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and […]

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