Avignon Papacy By 18nhaque Jan 1, 1316 Pope John 1316- 1334 Jan 1, 1330 Avignon Papacy Governments fought on behalf of the leader and pope against the rival pope Sep 13, 1376 Vatican Where Vatican was moved back Jan 1, 1378 Avignon Pope The Avignon Pope sent his cardinals to visit Rome to inspect the situation Jan 1, 1773 Pope Pius Vl was the pope at this time