Gregory XI

Pope Gregory XI was the leader of the Catholic Church from 1370 to 1378. He is known for moving the papal court from Avignon (in France) back to Rome, ending the period called the Avignon Papacy when the popes resided outside Italy. His return aimed to reunite the Church and restore its authority in Italy. Gregory also worked to address church reforms and improve relations with different groups, but his papacy ended when he died shortly after returning to Rome. His decision to move back to Italy was a significant moment in Church history, influencing the future of the papacy.