The "Avignon Papacy" (1309-1378)refers to a time when
A)the popes lived under direct influence of the kings of France.
B)only men from Avignon were elected pope,but lived in Rome.
C)the French king lived in Avignon.
D)Avignon was annexed by the Roman pope.
E)the Jewish population of Avignon was converted to Christianity forcibly.

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During the Avignon Papacy, the popes resided in Avignon, France and were heavily influenced by the French monarchy, which led to accusations of corruption and abuse of power. This period is also known as the "Babylonian Captivity" of the papacy.

The "Avignon Papacy" (1309-1378)refers to a Time When