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
There have been 17 popes of French origin. For their names click here.
1309 to 1377
Avignon was official home of the Popes. I've been there. That is a likely choice.
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
because popes started to press their claim to supremacy. In made the the french and English stronger ! have a happy day . . . not !
the popes had more power over the kings
Papaphobia is the fear of popes.
No, it is not true that popes can marry.
There have been 217 Italian popes and only 49 non-Italian popes.
because popes started to press their claim to supremacy. In made the the french and English stronger ! have a happy day . . . not !