Europe 1 Studio SEASON 2021 - 202207:00 a.m., May 11, 2022

Not all papal figures are examples of courage and beauty of soul... The one who still holds the palm of abomination today is none other than Octavian, made pope in the 10th century under the name of John XII.

In this new episode of the Europe 1 Studio podcast "At the heart of history", Clémentine Portier-Kaltenbach recounts the terrifying practices of the 130th pope of the Catholic Church.

Rape, torture, murder, satanism... These are just some of the accusations against John XII.

In this new episode of the Europe 1 Studio podcast "At the heart of history", Clémentine Portier-Kaltenbach recounts the life of the most frightening pope in history.

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"At the heart of history" is a Europe 1 Studio podcast

Writing and presentation: Clémentine Portier-Kaltenbach

Producer: Timothée Magot

Directed by: Oscar Vataire 

Broadcaster: Eloise Bertil

Graphics: Sidonie Mangin