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42 Moments
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1409
Coronation of Pope Alexander V: 211th Pope in Papal history.
26 Jun 1409
1370
Pope Gregory XI ends Avignon Papacy, returns papal court to Rome.
30 Dec 1370
1334
Establishment of Papal Palace in Avignon by Pope John XXII.
1334
1300
Pope Boniface VIII inaugurates tradition of Jubilee celebrations.
1300
1276
Pope Nicholas III Resides in Renovated Vatican Palace
1276
1213
Fourth Lateran Council: Key Medieval Church Council.
1213
1143
Pope Celestine II Elected from Roman Savelli Family.
26 Sep 1143
1122
Concordat of Worms: Pope and Emperor Resolve Investiture Controversy
23 Sep 1122
1099
Pope Paschal II Builds Lateran Palace
1099
1095
Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont.
27 Nov 1095
0999
Pope Sylvester II Implements Arabic Numerals in Gregorian Calendar
0999
753
Pepin's Generous Gift: A Historic Donation to the Church
753
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