How exactly did the political situation in Italy help lead to and extend the duration of the Avignon Popes? Given the longstanding fragmented nature of the area since the fall of the Roman Empire, Why was this period different? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

How exactly did the political situation in Italy help lead to and extend the duration of the Avignon Popes? Given the longstanding fragmented nature of the area since the fall of the Roman Empire, Why was this period different?

by currentmadman

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While much more can always be said, I hope my previous post, Why did the Pope move to Avignon? might shed some light on the topic.