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What did the economic prosperity of the papacy allow popes to do?
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Build magnificent new cathedrals, such as Saint Peter's Basilica. It also allowed the popes of the Middle Ages and Renaissance period to live lives of extravagant luxury and decadence, and to shower their families and friends with great wealth.
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Which pope performed the papacy?
266 popes have 'performed' the papacy.
How many popes died during their papacy?
Nearly all popes die during their papacy since the position is for life. A few, very few, have resigned but the vast majority died in office.
What is the reason to kiss the popes papal ring?
To show respect for the Papacy.
How would you make a sentence using papacy?
The papacy of Benedict XVI, like those of other former popes, was littered with scandal and dissension.
How popes got all their wishes?
If anything, Popes get their wishes fulfilled by actually becoming elected and accepting election in papacy. One can imagine this would be a biggest wish for any of our popes through history.
What has the author Andreas Englisch written?
Andreas Englisch has written: 'Benedikt XVI' -- subject(s): Popes, Catholic Church, Biography 'Habemus Papam' -- subject(s): Papacy, History 'Johannes Paul II' -- subject(s): Biography, Catholic Church, History, Papacy, Popes
How and why was the papacy moved to Avignon?
This was a period between 1309 and 1378. Seven Popes resided at Avignon. The period was one of great conflict and the French Kings held considerable power in Europe and over the Papacy. So the Papacy was moved and when French power declined, it returned
What is the date of the Avignon Papacy?
the avigon papcy refers to a period in history of the roman catholic church from 1309-1378
What has the author Colin Lindsay written?
Colin Lindsay has written: 'The evidence for the papacy' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Popes, Church history, Papacy, Primacy, History 'Mary queen of Scots and her marriage with Bothwell'
Describe Rome in the early 1400s and explain why the city was in that condition?
The fortunes of medieval Rome rested on being the seat of the papacy. From 1309 to1377 seven popes resided in Avignon in France, instead of Rome (the Avignon Papacy). With the absence of the popes, the population of Rome decreased and the city was neglected. When the popes returned to Rome they undertook ambitious programmes of reconstruction and urban regeneration.
What has the author Guilluame Mollat written?
Guilluame Mollat has written: 'The Popes at Avignon, 1305-1378' -- subject- s -: History, Papacy
When did the pope move to Avignon?
The Avignon Papacy was the period from 1309 to 1378, during which seven successive popes resided in Avignon, in France.
