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French Popes:
Pope Benedict XII
Pope Callixtus II
Pope Clement IV
Pope Clement V
Pope Clement VI
Pope Gregory XI
Pope Innocent V
Pope Innocent VI
Pope John XXII
Pope Martin IV
Pope Nicholas II
Pope Stephen IX
Pope Sylvester II
Pope Urban II
Pope Urban IV
Pope Urban V
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How many popes are of French origin?
There have been 17 popes of French origin. For their names click here.
What is the period when the french kinds controlled the popes at Avignon?
1309 to 1377
What is the French City that was the Church city?
Avignon was official home of the Popes. I've been there. That is a likely choice.
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
What country have most of the Popes come from?
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
Why was the power of German limited?
because popes started to press their claim to supremacy. In made the the french and English stronger ! have a happy day . . . not !
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
Who held more power popes or kings?
the popes had more power over the kings
Why was the power of German emperors limited?
because popes started to press their claim to supremacy. In made the the french and English stronger ! have a happy day . . . not !
What is the fear of popes?
Papaphobia is the fear of popes.
Why was the center of the Church moved to Avignon in 1307?
Allegedly, the papacy was moved to Avignon so that the French kings could influence the popes. All of the Avignon popes were French.
Why did the 14th century popes refuse to live in rome?
After Pope Benedict X died, Bertrand de Got of France was elected. He was to never to step foot on Italian soil, so the following six French Popes chose to stay in France as well.
