Avignon Papacy

  • Feb 9, 1296

    Dispute between King Philip IV and Pope Boniface VIII

    The Pope tell King Philip IV of France to cease all taxation on the clergy. Upon hearing this, the king refused
  • Mar 9, 1309

    Pope Clement V moves the papacy to Avignon

    Pope Clement decides to move the papacy to Avignon to be closer to home and more well defended