What is the longest that the See has been vacant in the 2000 year history of the Church, you may ask? There have been FOUR extended interregnums that lasted over a year, with all four lasting over TWO years in fact, with the longest being two years and ten months.
From Clement IV to Gregory X:
The See was vacant from 29 November ARSH 1268 until 1 September ARSH 1271.
2 years 10 months
From Nicholas IV to Celestine V
The See was vacant from 4 April ARSH 1292 until 5 July 1294.
2 years 3 months
From Clement V to John XXII
The See was vacant from 20 April ARSH 1314 until 2 August 1316.
2 years 3 months
From Gregory XII to Martin V
The See was vacant from 4 July 1415 until 11 November 1417.
2 years 5 months
https://www.barnhardt.biz/2023/01/04/frequently-asked-questions-on-the-current-interregnum/
January 4, 2023
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