July 1, Avignon

To the same. Licence to make the visitation of the city and diocese before that of the cathedral and chapter. To cardinals Gaucelin and Luke, papal nuncios. Mandate to proceed by summary method in the matter of difference between the archbishops of Canterbury and York, touching the cross carried before each. This, as a sign of primacy, is asserted to be the right of Canterbury in all England, and not of York, whence scandals and conflicts haye arisen, Both 2 JOHN XXII. 167 parties are to be restrained, and witnesses examined, who are to give evidence without fear or favour. To William, archbishop of York. Faculty to reserve two benefices in his gift, value 25 marks, to two persons of his choice, and on their voidance to make provision of them to the same, To cardinals Gaucelin and Luke, papal nuncios.