What did John XXII oppose within the Franciscan understanding?
The poverty of Christ and his apostles
The rules of St. Francis
The use of the rosary
The power of the Pope
Answer
John XXII opposed the Franciscan understanding of the poverty of Christ and his apostles. The Franciscans believed that Christ and his apostles lived in poverty and that Christians should follow their example. John XXII, on the other hand, believed that Christ and his apostles owned property and that Christians should not be required to live in poverty.
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