With the arrival of Clement V in 1309, seven Popes ruled the Western Church from Avignon until 1378.
It is a remarkable tale of an institution growing and d.
Through an engaging blend of political and social history, she argues that we should think more positively about the Avignon papacy, with its effective governance, intellectual creativity, and dynamism.
Jo lle Rollo-Koster traces the compelling story of the transplanted Papacy in Avignon, the city the Popes transformed into their capital.
With the arrival of Clement V in 1309, seven Popes ruled the Western Church from Avignon until 1378