Avignon Papacy: When the Popes Moved to France

For nearly 70 years, the "Eternal City" of Rome sat empty while the center of the Catholic world shifted to Avignon. In this video, we dive into the Avignon Papacy (1309–1376), a period of immense wealth, architectural splendor, and deep political scandal. Often called the "Babylonian Captivity of the Church," this era saw seven successive popes reside in France, under the heavy influence of the French Crown. We’ll explore how this move happened, what life was like in the massive Palais des Papes, and how it eventually led to the chaotic Western Schism. My books (affiliate links): "How We Got Our Bible" (Zondervan, 2018): https://amzn.to/2MtmSYY "Story of Creeds and Confessions" (Baker Academic, 2019): https://amzn.to/3OVDyGQ #catholic #history #medieval Support the channel on Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=23593673