Gregory XI, Pope (Papal States) : All Data

Gregory XI was the Pope who reigned over the Papal States from 1370 to 1378. During his tenure, he faced significant challenges, including the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) between England and France, which had a profound impact on Europe. Additionally, the Papal States were embroiled in the War of the Eight Saints (1375-1378), a conflict between the papacy and a group of Italian city-states seeking to limit papal power. Gregory XI's rule was marked by his efforts to restore papal authority and address the political and religious turmoil of the time.