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The Portuguese Inquisition in Goa: Faith and Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Portuguese Inquisition in Goa, a dark chapter in colonial history that blended religious zeal with imperial control. They discuss the arrival of the Inquisition in 1560, following the Council of Trent and the Counter-Reformation, and its role in enforcing Catholic orthodoxy among the newly converted and the 'New Christians.' The conversation covers key figures like the first inquisitor, Aleixo Dias Falcão, and the controversial Archbishop Gaspar de Leão. They examine the inquisitorial procedures—from denunciations and secret trials to the…
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