The assimilation of the Carmelites as a mendicant order in 1326 by Pope John XXII ended the final hindrances, and the Carmelites could then rightly perform their apostolic mission. Nonetheless, a conflict ensued between the Carmelites who desired an eremitic life and those who desired an apostolic life in cities, including preaching. Consequently, two kinds of Carmelite monastery developed, one in the heart of cities and another outside them. Carmelites began to study theology at universities.
The assimilation of the Carmelites as a mendicant order in 1326 by Pope John XXII ended the final hindrances and the Carmelites could then rightly perform their apostolic mission Nonetheless a conflict ensued between the Carmelites who desired an eremitic life and those who desired an apostolic life in cities including preaching Consequently two kinds of Carmelite monastery developed one in the heart of cities and another outside them Carmelites began to study theology at universities