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Pope Gregory XI

c. 1329–1378 · 14th century · Also known as Pierre Roger de Beaufort

Gregory XI was pope from 1370 to 1378, the last French pope. Urged by Catherine of Siena among others, he moved the papal court from Avignon back to Rome in 1377 to restore papal authority in Italy and the Papal States. His death the next year was followed by the disputed election that began the Great Western Schism.

Pope Gregory XI
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