Pontiff #008: Telesphorus

In this episode of The Popes: A History, we examine the life and historical significance of Pope Telesphorus, recognized as the 8th pope of the Catholic Church. Leading the Christian community in the 2nd century AD, Pope Telesphorus succeeded Sixtus I. We look into what is known and what remains uncertain about his background, actions, and legacy. This episode presents a narrated account adapted from publicly available historical sources. It is intended as an accessible retelling, not an original scholarly work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.