Pope Urban VI (r.) (jan 1, 1378 – jan 1, 1389)

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After Gregory's death, the Cardinals in Roome elected the Italian archbishop, Urban, who immediately announced his intention to reform the Curia. However, this caused the French Cardinals wanting to recall the papacy to Avignon. Starting the Great Schism. The French Cardinal's stated that they elected Urban for the fear of their lives. Then in 1378, thirteen cardinals, all French except for one, voted in Clement VII as pope.

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