The area is believed to have housed several popes until 1305, when they were forced to temporarily move to Avignon in France due to political instability and factionalism within Rome. Seven ...

The Roman basilica of St. John Lateran marks the 1,700th anniversary of its dedication on Saturday, Nov. 9. It’s a feast day ...

For daring to defy the dozens of men accused of raping her while she was drugged by her husband, Gisele Pelicot has become a ...

This book offers a unique overview on the career and work on Benedict XII, the third pope of Avignon. Benedict XII (ca. 1334–1342) was a key figure of the Avignon papal court, renowned for rooting out ...

While the main attraction of Avignon is the papal palace towering over the town, there is plenty of history, art, and theater to appreciate in this prosperous city. Its famed indoor market is open ...

4, p. 640. The Great Schism divided Western Christianity between 1378 and 1417. Two popes and their courts occupied the see of St. Peter, one in Rome, and one in Avignon. Traditionally, this event has ...