The papal conclave held from 13 to 20 December 1334 in Avignon elected Jacques Fournier to succeed John XXII as pope. A major point of contention was whether the new pope was to return in Rome or stay in Avignon. Fournier took the name Benedict XII.

Cardinals

Twenty-four cardinals attended the conclave of December 1334. 16 were French, 7 Italian and 1 Spanish.

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