What was Pope Benedict XII's birth name?
Jean Buridan
Jacques Fournier
Pierre Roger
Guy de Boulogne
Answer
The answer is Jacques Fournier. Pope Benedict XII, born Jacques Fournier, was a French cleric who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1334 to 1342. Before his papacy, he gained prominence as the Bishop of Pamiers and later as the Bishop of Mirepoix. During his reign as pope, he focused on administrative reforms, the Avignon Papacy, and theological inquiries.
The Papal Pursuit: Unveiling Pope Benedict XII's Reign
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