# Catherine of Siena and the Return of the Papacy from Avignon

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Published: 2026-06-19T13:16:40+00:00
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In the 14th century, the papacy abandoned Rome for Avignon, leaving Italy in chaos. This episode follows Catherine of Siena, a lay mystic and diplomat, who pushed Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome in 1377. We explore her letters, her influence, and the political turmoil of the Great Western Schism. Discover how a young woman from Siena shaped the fate of the Church and Italy. #CatherineOfSiena #AvignonPapacy #GregoryXI #GreatWesternSchism #Siena #MedievalItaly #Papacy #Mysticism #14thCentury #Rome #ChurchHistory #Diplomacy #WomenInHistory #Italy #MedievalHistory #History #FexingoHistory #EuropeanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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