Avignon Papacy

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  • Jan 1, 1054

    East West Schism

    Divided Christianity into Western Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy
  • Dec 24, 1303

    Pope Boniface VIII becomes Pope

    Pope Boniface VIII becomes pope and is one of the most controversial popes
  • Jun 5, 1305

    Clement V Elected

    Clement V was elected to the papacy
  • Jan 1, 1309

    Papacy Moved to Avignon

    Clement moves the papacy to Avignon for safety
  • Jan 1, 1414

    Council of Constance Starts

    Brings about a period of peace with confusion as to who the heads of the church were
  • Jan 1, 1417

    Martin V Becomes Pope