The Worst Popes in Of All Times | History for Sleep

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What happens when the most sacred office in Christendom becomes a throne of ambition, scandal, and fear? In this deep-dive documentary, we trace the rise and ruin of the most controversial popes in history—from decadent princes who sold indulgences like coin to warriors who led armies in the name of Christ.

Set across centuries of upheaval, betrayal, and splendor, this is not a tale of saints—but of the flawed, the feared, and the fallen who once held the keys to heaven. From the Cadaver Synod to the Borgia dynasty, every chapter reveals how power can sanctify—and corrupt—in equal measure.

Timestamps
00:00 The Rotten Throne: When Power Replaces Piety
12:15 The Pope Who Sold the Papacy—Three Times
25:30 Bodies on Trial: The Cadaver Synod
39:50 The Warrior Pope and the Price of Glory
53:40 The Reformation Ignites—When Rome Lost ControlWhat’s your take—can a flawed man still serve a holy office? And which of these papal chapters shocked you most?
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