The Avignon Tax Collectors

Papal tax collectors also collected fees from office seekers who wanted to hold a benefits in the future. Money also came from fees paid by petitioners who wanted to bring a case through the church courts or directly to the pope. Fourth, kingdoms and territories that had accepted the status of vassal to the pope paid señorial dues. Fifth, and finally, there were special taxes and ties. These were the ones that caused the most consternation among their targets.