Popes of Avignon (jan 1, 1309 – jan 1, 1376)
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Clement V (1305-1314)
Pope John XXII (1316-1334)
Pope Benedict XII (1334-1342)
Clement VI (1342-1352)
Pope Innocent VI (1352-1362)
Pope Urban V (1362-1370)
Pope Gregory XI (1370-1378)
During the Avignon papacy the cardinals began to play a stronger role in church government, church and clergy were reformed, missionary efforts were expanded, and popes tried to settle royal rivalries and establish peace.
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