Introducing Lives of the Popes

By Thomas V. Mirus ( bio - articles - email ) | Mar 18, 2026 | In Lives of the Popes (Podcast)

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They have governed the world’s largest religion for the past two millennia—yet their fascinating history is strangely little-known. These are the lives and reigns of the popes of the Catholic Church, told in a continuous chronological narrative, from St. Peter on through successors famous or obscure.

Article version of this episode: https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/lives-popes-part-one-infinity/

Thomas V. Mirus is President of Trinity Communications and Director of Podcasts for CatholicCulture.org, hosts both The Catholic Culture Podcast and the Lives of the Popes Podcast, and co-hosts Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast. See full bio.

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