Avignon Papacy

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  • Jan 1, 1305

    Clement V was elected as pope

    Following the predecessor Pope Benedict XI
  • Mar 9, 1309

    The Papacy moves to Avignon from Italy

    Clement moved the papacy to Avignon from Italy due to disputes with the roman emperor.
  • Mar 9, 1309

    The Papacy moves from Avignon to Italy

    Pope Clement moves the papacy due to disputes with the Roman Empire
  • Period: Jan 1, 1347 to Jan 1, 1350

    Black Death

    During the Avignon Papacy, there was the black death plague that struck Europe- including france
  • Sep 13, 1376

    Gregory XI moved Papacy back to Rome

    They moved due to control from the French crown
  • Mar 26, 1378

    Rise of the Western Schism

    Word of Pope Gregory XI's death came to Avignon, starting the Western Schism
  • Jan 1, 1398

    Five year Siege Began

    Pope Benedict XIII lost support- including France, launching a 5 year siege from France
  • Jan 1, 1417

    End of Schism

    Only 2 popes reigned in opposition to roman papacy- ending the Western Schism