#43 The Rise Of The Medici (part 5)

So Ziggy declared John XXIII was deposed and thrown in jail. The other popes were encouraged – by showing them a stake with wood stacked around it no doubt – to drop their claims to the title. And the Great Schism was finally healed – but electing an entirely NEW pope in 1417 – Martin V. Possibly the fattest and ugliest pope ever. But Ziggy is keeping ol’ Baldy a prisoner until someone pays a massive ransom. And, of course, Ziggy turns to his BFF – ol’ Joey Medici.   The post #43 The Rise Of The Medici (part 5) appeared first on The Renaissance Times.