Avignon Papacy

By rossaronow
  • Jan 1, 1305

    Pope Clement V was elected pope

    Pope Clement V was elected pope following his predecessor Benedict XI
  • The Papacy was Moved
    Mar 9, 1309

    The Papacy was Moved

    Pope Clement moved the papacy to Avignon, France.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1347 to Jan 1, 1350

    Black Death

    During the Avignon Papacy, there was the black death plague that struck europe - including france
  • Sep 13, 1376

    Gregory XI moved papacy back to rome

    They revived due to control from the french crown
  • Mar 26, 1378

    The Rise of the Western Schism

    Word of Pope Gregory XI's death came to Avignon, starting the Western Schism
  • Jan 1, 1398

    5 Year Siege Began

    Pope Benedict XIII lost support. Including France, launching a 5 year siege from France.
  • Jan 1, 1417

    End of Schism

    Only 2 popes reigned in opposition to roman papacy- ending the western schism