Jacques Fornier elected 3rd Avignon Pope
12/20/1334 AD elected
At the start of the conclave, a two-thirds majority were prepared to elect Jean-Raymond de Comminges, the Bishop of Porto, if he would only swear to not return the papacy to Rome.
br>However, Comminges refused to make any promises in order to get elected, so the conclave dragged on for 8 days.
Subjects Who or What elected?
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Pope Benedict XII (Jacques Fornier) Pope of the Catholic Chu...
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Pope (papacy) Head of the Roman Cathol...
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