Pope John XXII books in order
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1316 to 1334
- Lived
- 1244–1334
- Country
- France
- Books
- 5
Pope John XXII published 5 novels, beginning with Quia Nonunquam (1322). The best-known is Ad Conditorem Canonum (1322).
Updated September 2026
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Ad Conditorem Canonum
Pope John XXII's most-read book.
Pope John XXII books in order of publication
Quia Nonunquam (Apr 1322)
Ad Conditorem Canonum (Dec 1322)
Cum Inter Nonnullos (Nov 1323)
Super Illius Specula (1326)
Quia Vir Reprobus (Nov 1329)
About Pope John XXII
Pope John XXII, born Jacques Duèze, was head of the Catholic Church from 7 August 1316 to his death, in December 1334. He was the second and longest-reigning Avignon Pope, elected by the Conclave of Cardinals, which was assembled in Lyon. Like his predecessor, Clement V, Pope John centralized power and income in the Papacy and lived a princely life in Avignon.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pope John XXII FAQ
- How many books has Pope John XXII written?
- Pope John XXII published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pope John XXII's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ad Conditorem Canonum.
- What is Pope John XXII's last book?
- Quia Vir Reprobus (1329).
- What is Pope John XXII's most famous book?
- Ad Conditorem Canonum (1322) is Pope John XXII's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.