Pope Benedict XII

Pope Benedict XII (; died April 25, 1342), born Jacques Fournier, was a French priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 198th Pope from 1334 to 1342.
He was the third of the seven popes who lived in Avignon in France.
Early life.
Jacques Fournier is believed to have been born in Saverdun in the Comté de Foix near Toulouse. 
He became a Cistercian monk; and he studied at the University of Paris. 
In 1311, he was made Abbot of Fontfroide Abbey.
Bishop.
In 1317, Fourier was made bishop of Pamiers. 
In 1327, he became Bishop of Mirepoix in the Ariège.
Cardinal.
Pope John XXIII made Fourier a cardinal in 1327. 
Pope.
Cardinal Fourier was elected pope in 1335; and he chose to be called Benedict XII.
Pope Benedict was involved in Italian and European political disputes.
Benedict XII ordered the construction of the Palais des Papes in Avignon.