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403. The Mystery of the Pregnant Pope
The Rest Is History
The Legend of Pope Joan: A Female Pope's Unusual Pregnancy
This chapter discusses the story of Pope Joan, a supposed female pope who disguised herself as a man and became pregnant. It explores the unusual circumstances of her pregnancy and birth, including the location of the public procession during which she gave birth. The chapter also highlights the significance of a female pope challenging the foundations of Catholic Christianity and the penalty she faced.
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