Clement VI

✶January 1, 1291

†December 14, 1352

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About their life

Pope Clement VI, born Pierre Roger, was head of the Catholic Church from 7 May 1342 to his death, in December 1352. He was the fourth Avignon pope. Clement reigned during the first visitation of the Black Death (1348–1350), during which he granted remission of sins to all who died of the plague.

Pope of the Catholic Church and the fourth Avignon Pope (1342–1352)

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