The popes living in Avignon, often referred to as the Avignon Papacy (1309-1377), were criticized for their perceived alienation from Rome and the broader Catholic Church. Many believed that their residence in France compromised the spiritual authority of the papacy, making it seem more like a political tool of the French monarchy. Additionally, this period was marked by corruption and luxury, leading to further discontent among clergy and laity alike, who felt the church was losing its moral integrity. The situation ultimately contributed to the Great Schism, where multiple claimants to the papacy emerged.
The Avignon Papacy was the period from 1309 to 1378, during which seven successive popes resided in Avignon, in France.
During that period the popes resided in Avignon, France.
In 1309, Pope Clement V moved the Roman Catholic Papacy to Avignon in Provence France. From 1309 until 1377, seven Popes reigned in Avignon before the Schism between the Roman and Avignon churches, which led to the creation of rival popes in both places. After that three Antipopes reigned in Avignon until 1423, when the Papacy finally returned to Rome.
The Popes have always lived in Rome, except from 1309 until 1377, when there was a papal claimant living in Avignon, who was thought to be the legitimate pope.
Avignon, in what is now southeastern France.
1309 to 1377
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.
the avigon papcy refers to a period in history of the roman catholic church from 1309-1378
Historians find there are two successive periods: - from 1309 to 1378, periods when the Pope is installed in Avignon instead of Rome; - from 1378 until 1418 period of the Western Schism, when rival popes competed in both Avignon and Rome.
Avignon, France
Avignon is located in southeastern France in the department of the Vaucluse on the left side of the River Rhone. It was the home to seven popes in the 14th century.
From 1309 to 1378 the popes resided in Avignon, France.