Background information
When did it take place?
1309-1377
How did it hurt the church?
Ruined the papacy's reputation and prestige
Who was Pope Clement V?
Why did St. Catherine want to Pope back in Rome?
She had seen the simony and corruption and wished to return the Papacy to it's former prestige
How did this help the Church return to its former prestige?
It helped to prevent Simony and the influence of Royalty
Why did it happen?
Pressure from Philip IV
Why was it a problem for the Church to be in France?
The Pope's were too susceptible to pressure from French Kings
Who was Philip IV?
The French King during Avignon Papacy
When did she travel to Avignon to convince him?
The summer of 1376
What Catholic value does this reflect?
This reflects grace and the way Jesus's redeems us
Why did Philp IV want Avignon Papacy?
He was pursing a vendetta against Boniface VIII and wanted more influence on the Pope
What was one kind of corruption that was prevalent in the Church during this time?
Simony
Who was St. Catherine of Sienna?
She played a pivotal role in ending Avignon Papacy
What did she use to convince him?
A vow to God he had when when he was elected Pope that she knew about
What religious order did Philip what gone?
Templars
What did Clemant V spend the early years of his Papacy doing?
He spent it undoing Boniface's actions
What event did Avignon Papacy directly cause?
The Great Western Schism
Who was Pope Gregory IX?
The Pope during the end of Avignon Papacy
What was the vow Gregory XI had made?
To return the Papacy to Rome
How did this cause the move to France?
A council was formed to decided the matter of Templars and this same council advised Clement to move to France
Why?
To appease Philip IV who had gotten him into office
Name something the Church failed to do during Avignon Papacy
End 100 years war or provide sacraments during black death
List all the Pope's during Avignon Papacy
Clement V
John XXII
Benedict XII
Clement VI1
Innocent VI
Urban V
Gregory XI
When did the Pope return to Rome?
January 1377
When was Clement V elected pope?
1305