Poem Criticizing the Avignon Papacy

by Raimon de Cornet, J.H. Robinson Narrated by George Keller

Overview

The period known as the Avignon Papacy began in 1309, when Pope Clement V relocated the seat of papal power to Avignon, France. The French monarchy slowly gained control over the papacy during this time, and as they did, corruption and greed grew in the church. The troubadour and priest Raimon de Cornet staunchly opposed the Avignon Papacy for these reasons. He summarized his grievances in this noteworthy poem, in which he states, “I see the pope his sacred trust betray, / For while the rich his grace can gain alway, / His favors from the poor are aye withholden.”  

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169682670
Publisher:	Audio Sommelier
Publication date:	05/12/2018
Edition description:	Unabridged

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