Avignon Papacy

  • Jan 1, 1305

    Clement V was elected as pope

    Following his predecessor Pope Benedict X!
  • Mar 9, 1309

    The Papacy Move To Avignon from Italy

    Clement moves the papacy to Avignon from Italy due to disputes with the roman emperor
  • Period: Jan 1, 1347 to Jan 1, 1350

    Black Plague in Europe

    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 27, 1378

    Rise of 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