There were 20 popes during those years.
High Renaissance is the time of the "Renaissance Popes" during the 16th century, also known as the cinquecento.
The Avignon Papacy was the period from 1309 to 1378, during which seven successive popes resided in Avignon, in France.
Western Schism
the avigon papcy refers to a period in history of the roman catholic church from 1309-1378
Avignon, France, is sometimes referred to as the "City of Popes" because of the presence of popes and anti-popes from 1309 to 1423 during the Catholic schism.
Please specify which of the 266 popes you are referring to.
There have been 266 popes and each one accomplished different things during their reign. Pleae be specific.
1309 to 1377
Rodrigo Borgia became Alexander VI, by buying off all other candidates for the job. They were of Italian and Spanish origin. They produced two popes during this period, Alfons de Borja who ruled as Pope Calixtus III during 1455-1458, and Rodrigo Lanzol Borgia, as Pope Alexander VI, during 1492-1503. They have been accused of many different crimes, including adultery, simony, theft, rape, bribery, incest, and murder (especially murder by arsenic poisoning).
The period when the popes were forced to live in France is known as the Avignon Papacy, which lasted from 1309 to 1377. During this time, seven consecutive popes resided in Avignon instead of Rome, primarily due to political conflicts and pressures from the French monarchy. This era significantly influenced the Catholic Church's authority and its relationship with Italy and the broader Christian world. The papacy eventually returned to Rome under Pope Gregory XI in 1377.
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.