ARD Popecast

About ARD Popecast

Er wollte die Welt besser machen und dabei die katholische Kirche reformieren. In vier Teilen erzählen wir die Geschichte von Papst Franziskus. Missbrauch, Sexualmoral, Priestertum für Frauen – kein Thema hat er gescheut. Hat Franziskus es geschafft die Kirche ins 21. Jahrhundert zu bringen? Erfahrt, wie ein bescheidener Mann Papst wurde, mit den Zwängen seines Amtes kämpfte und auch mal von einem Shitstorm in den nächsten ratterte.

Publisher

ARD

Category

society & culture

Language

de

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Feb 2023

Latest episode

21 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2025

   #01 ARD Popecast: Plötzlich Papst (1/4)

   The ARD Popecast examines Pope Francis's early days as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, highlighting his journey to Rome to elect a new Pope and his vision for change within the Catholic Church.

2. 

   21 Apr 2025

   #02 ARD Popecast: Gegenwind (2/4)

   Pope Francis addresses contraception and homosexuality, topics that give Western Catholics hope for a more inclusive church, but one statement changes everything.

3. 

   21 Apr 2025

   #03 ARD Popecast: Krieg und Krisen (3/4)

   Pope Francis navigates the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East, but his unconventional approach faces obstacles.

4. 

   21 Apr 2025

   #04 ARD Popecast: Wie keiner vor ihm (4/4)

   This episode explores Pope Francis's efforts to reconcile believers, his physical limitations, opposition hoping for his resignation, and his unfinished agenda regarding gender equality in the Church.

5. 

   11 Feb 2023

   #01 Papst²: Der Paukenschlag - Warum Benedikt XVI. zurückgetreten ist (1/5)

   This episode explores Pope Benedict XVI's shocking resignation in 2013, examining potential reasons such as health concerns, lack of support, or the Vatileaks scandal.

6. 

   11 Feb 2023

   #02 Papst²: 31 Tage in Rom - Wie Franziskus Papst wurde (2/5)

   This episode of ARD Popecast recounts the surprising election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, later Pope Francis, during the unprecedented conclave following Pope Benedict XVI's resignation.

7. 

   11 Feb 2023

   #03 Papst²: Franziskus – Der Papst aus Argentinien (3/5)

   This episode explores Pope Francis's background as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the first Latin American pope, examining his popularity and the controversies surrounding his role during Argentina's military dictatorship.

8. 

   11 Feb 2023

   #04 Papst²: Zwei Päpste: Radikal anders? Warum Franziskus Reformer enttäuscht? (4/5)

   This episode examines Pope Francis's papacy, exploring how his initial promise of reform has led to disappointment among some reformers within the Church.

9. 

   11 Feb 2023

   #05 Papst²: Zwei Päpste - Wie Benedikt und Franziskus zueinander standen (5/5)

   This episode explores the complex coexistence of Pope Benedict and Pope Francis within the Vatican from 2013 to 2022, revealing how Benedict's presence was sometimes used to advance specific interests.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

57 ratings

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