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Jan 1, 1309
The Avignon Papacy
Pope clement ruled not to move back to Rome and stay in Avignon, he would stay here for the next 67 years -
Dec 30, 1370
Pope Gregory
Pope Gregory became pope. He was the pope who decided to make the move back to the Vatican city. The pope's in Avignon before him were exposed because of the french kings. -
Jan 1, 1378
Rome
The Avignon Pope visited Italy and died. A new pope was elected and wanted the papacy to move back to Rome. -
Mar 27, 1378
Rise of Western Schism
People started to hear about Pope Gregory XI's death in Avignon, starting the western Schism -
Jan 1, 1417
End of Schism
Only 2 popes reigned in opposition to roman papacy, ending the western Schism.