Identify the reasons behind the growing sentiments against the papacy between 1305 and 1377.

Question

Multiple select question.

the belief that the pope, as bishop of Rome, should reside in Rome, not in Avignon

the splendor in which the pope and cardinals were living

the increased burden of taxes to build new churches in Avignon

the inability of the pope and his cardinals to perform their religious duties

Answer 1

The growing sentiments against the papacy between 1305 and 1377 can be attributed to the following reasons:

• the belief that the pope, as bishop of Rome, should reside in Rome, not in Avignon
• the splendor in which the pope and cardinals were living
• the increased burden of taxes to build new churches in Avignon

The fourth option, the inability of the pope and his cardinals to perform their religious duties, was not a primary reason for the sentiments against the papacy during this period.