Pope Clement VI
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Pope Clement VI, born Pierre Roger, was head of the Catholic Church from 7 May 1342 to his death, in December 1352. He was the fourth Avignon pope. Clement reigned during the first visitation of the B
Fresco in the Chapelle Saint-Martial of the Palais des Papes, 14th century
Tomb of Clement VI
Pope Benedict XII
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Pope Benedict XII, born Jacques Fournier, was a cardinal and inquisitor, and later, head of the Catholic Church from 30 December 1334 to his death, in April 1342. He was the third Avignon pope and ref
Pope Clement VI
…encouragement given to bishops to facilitate the business of those who wished to join the King on crusade. Pierre Roger was created a Cardinal Priest by Pope Benedict XII (1334–1342) on 18 December 1338, in his only Consistory for the creation of cardinals. He created six new cardinals: four were fellow monks (two…
Miniature of Benedict XII, c. 1410
Tomb of Benedict XII, Cathédrale de Notre-Dame-des-Doms, Avignon