The Avignon Papacy

Everything Everywhere Daily by Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

Sep 15, 202616:48Society & Culture

For centuries, the pope was one of Europe's most powerful figures, ruling the Church from Rome and challenging kings and emperors alike. Then, in the early 14th century, a bitter struggle with the French monarchy changed...

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