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One of the most distinguishing features of being a Catholic is that we are in Communion with the Successor of St Peter, the Bishop of Rome, whom we call the Pope. Our present Holy Father, Pope Francis, is the 266th pope in direct succession from St Peter. But what is the papacy? What is Christ’s intention by founding the Church on St Peter and his successors? Why is the pope the Bishop of Rome? Over this series of talks, we will explore the papacy and some occupants of the Throne of St Peter. Of particular interest might be the only Englishman elected to the papacy (so far!) - Pope Adrian IV and the pope who excommunicated Elizabeth I Boleyn and fought of a Turkish invasion through the holy Rosary, Pope St Pius V.

Talk 1 An Introduction to the Papacy- Wednesday 28 May at 7pm
Talk 2 Was St Peter the first pope?- Wednesday 4 June at 7pm
Talk 3 The first 40 popes - Wednesday 11 June at 7pm
Talk 4 Two Greats: Leo I and Gregory I- Wednesday 18 June at 7pm
Talk 5 Two Sinners: Alexander VI and Leo X- Wednesday 25 June at 7pm
Talk 6 The English Pope: Adrian IV - Wednesday 2 July at 7pm
Talk 7 Reformation and War: St Pius V- Wednesday 9 July at 7pm