Category: Book-of-the-Month Discussions Pope Joan - did she exist? Pope Joan Discussion starter: Do you think there really was a Pope Joan? According to the author, Joan's story was universally known and accepted until the seventeenth century. Why do you think that changed? Why do you think medieval society considered it unnatural and a sin for women to educate themselves or be educated? If you haven't been there, check out our Feature Page on Pope Joan Submitted by Sharon, posted on Tuesday July 02, @11:29AM