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Pope Urban V (Latin: Urbanus V; 1310 – 19 December 1370), born Guillaume de Grimoard, was the head of the Catholic Church from 28 September 1362 until his death, in December 1370 and was also a member of the Order of Saint Benedict.
Blessed Urban V ; beatified March 10, 1870) ; feast day December 19) was the pope from 1362 to 1370. Of noble birth, he joined the Benedictines, later teaching law at Avignon. He became abbot of Saint-Germain, Auxerre, in 1352 and of Saint-Victor, Marseille, in 1361.
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Urban V, POPE, BLESSED (GUILLAUME DE GRIMOARD), b. at Grisac in Languedoc, 1310; d. at Avignon, December 19, 1370. Born of a knightly family, he was educated at Montpellier and Toulouse, and became a Benedictine monk at the little priory of Chirac near his home.
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Dec 19, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Blessed Urban V, a Benedictine monk who became pope in 1362 despite his reluctance. He worked for church reform, restoration, and reconciliation with the Eastern churches.
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Dec 19, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of Blessed Pope Urban V, who was elected pope in 1362 and ended the Avignon exile of the popes. He was a Benedictine monk, a diplomat, a founder of universities, and a supporter of the crusades.
Dec 19, 2023 · Pope Urban V, born Guillaume de Grimoard, was a spiritual leader and reformer, known for his humility, scholarly pursuits, and efforts to restore papal prestige.
Urban V was the 200th pope of the Catholic Church. Also known as Blessed Urban V, this leader was known for his mission to bring peace to Europe.
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