Avignon


30m 1974

Brief Synopsis

A documentary examining the city where, for over seventy years during the fourteenth century, the kings of France installed their own hand-picked Popes to oppose those reigning in Rome. The episode greatly confused everyone in Europe, since many people were never quite sure which Pope was God's favo

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Religion
Release Date
1974
Production Company
CBS News

Technical Specs

Duration
30m

Synopsis

A documentary examining the city where, for over seventy years during the fourteenth century, the kings of France installed their own hand-picked Popes to oppose those reigning in Rome. The episode greatly confused everyone in Europe, since many people were never quite sure which Pope was God's favorite.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Religion
Release Date
1974
Production Company
CBS News

Technical Specs

Duration
30m

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