Papal conclave, 1378 Absentee cardinals Absentee cardinals

| Elector | Nationality | Cardinalatial_order_and_title | Elevated | Elevator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre de Monteruc | French | Cardinal-priest of S. Anastasia | 1356, December 23 | Innocent VI | Remained in Avignon; Cardinal-nephew |
| Jean de Blandiac | French | Cardinal-bishop of Sabina | 1361, September 17 | Innocent VI | Remained in Avignon |
| Gilles Aycelin de Montaigu | French | Cardinal-bishop of Frascati | 1361, September 17 | Innocent VI | Remained in Avignon |
| Hugues de Saint-Martial | French | Cardinal-deacon of S. Maria in Portico | 1361, September 17 | Innocent VI | Remained in Avignon |
| Ange de Grimoard , C.R.S.A. | French | Cardinal-bishop of Albano | 1366, September 18 | Urban V | Remained in Avignon; Cardinal-nephew |