Before becoming Pope Innocent VI, what was his birth name?
Thomas Becket
Martin Luther
Étienne Aubert
John Calvin
Answer
Born as Étienne Aubert, Pope Innocent VI, is renowned for his rise to the papacy. Before assuming the papal throne, he served as a renowned canon lawyer, bishop, and cardinal, making significant contributions to church administration and diplomacy. His influence and intellect left a lasting impact on the Avignon papacy during the 14th century.
Pope Innocent VI: The Pontiff of the 14th Century
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