Enthronement
Benedict XII was formally enthroned after his election to the papacy.
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1335 in France
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Historical records for France in 1335
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Ban on Benefices in Commendam
Benedict restricted the practice of granting benefices in commendam as part of his reform programme.
Beatific Vision Commission
Benedict and a commission of theologians spent months examining patristic evidence before defining the doctrine of the beatific vision.
Clergy Returned to Benefices
Benedict ordered clerics not required at the papal court to return to their benefices.
Condemnation of Pluralities
Benedict opposed clerics holding multiple incompatible benefices and sought stricter discipline in appointments.
Consideration of Return to Rome
Benedict considered returning the papal court to Rome but ultimately remained at Avignon.
Enforcement of Residence
Benedict enforced rules requiring clergy to reside in the benefices they held.
Episcopal Visitation Reform
Benedict reduced the financial burden that episcopal visitations could impose on local clergy.
Examines Church Appointment Practices
The pope scrutinised how ecclesiastical offices were awarded and pressed for more orderly appointments.
Investigates Papal Financial Administration
Benedict XII examined papal administrative procedures as part of his effort to curb abuses and strengthen oversight.
Papal Document Tax Reform
Benedict regulated taxes charged for documents issued by offices of the papal administration.
Registry of Supplications
Benedict established the Registry of Supplications to provide better control over petitions submitted to the papal court.
Restriction of Nepotism
Benedict largely avoided promoting relatives and granted major preferment to only one close relation.
Reviews Monastic Discipline
Benedict XII prepared a programme to improve observance of monastic rules and supervision within religious orders.
Revocation of Expectances
Benedict revoked many expectative grants that promised church benefices before they became vacant.
Roman Church Restoration Funding
Benedict sent money for the restoration of important churches in Rome while the papal court remained at Avignon.
Supplication Procedure Reform
Benedict abolished profitable countersigning practices connected with petitions for papal favours.
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