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Benedict XII

Pope 1334 to 42.

“Third of the Avignon popes, b. at Saverdun in the province of Toulouse, France, elected 20 December, 1334; d. at Avignon 24 April, 1342.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Benedict XII”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.