Avignon Papacy

Clement V was elected as pope

Jan 1, 1305

Following his predecessor Pope Benedict X!

The Papacy Move To Avignon from Italy

Mar 9, 1309

Clement moves the papacy to Avignon from Italy due to disputes with the roman emperor

Black Plague in Europe

Period: Jan 1, 1347 to Jan 1, 1350

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

Gregory XI moved papacy back to Rome

Sep 13, 1376

They moved due to control from the French crown

Rise of Western Schism

Mar 27, 1378

Word of Pope Gregory XI's death came to Avignon, starting the western Schism

Five Year Siege Began

Jan 1, 1398

Pope Benedict XIII lost support- including france, launching a 5 year siege from france

End of Schism

Jan 1, 1417

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