High Stakes in the Holy See: Papal Name Predictions

In this episode we kick off with special thanks to Patreon supporters Cort the Great and Larry. Inspired by a suggestion from longtime listener Zach, we dive into the intriguing world of betting on the name of the next Pope. We explore the rise of sports gambling, the use of prediction markets, and historical papal bans on gambling. With Pope Francis currently hospitalized, we consider the likelihood of a Pope Francis II and the potential for corruption in modern sports and ecclesiastical betting. Join us for this unique intersection of history, gambling, and the papacy. 00:00 Introduction and Special Thank Yous 01:16 Listener's Hilarious Suggestion: Betting on the Next Pope 01:45 The Fascination and Risks of Modern Sports Gambling 03:03 Prediction Markets: A New Way to Forecast 04:16 Betting on the Next Papal Name 08:38 Historical Context: Papal Conclaves and Gambling 11:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Support the show: Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthepapacy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacy Buy me a book! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MUPNYEU65NTF Have questions, comments or feedback? Here are ways to contact me: Email Us: [email protected] https://www.atozhistorypage.com/podcast Music Provided by: "Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeaod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.