Historical Events tagged with "western schism"
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Pope Alexander V Elected Amid Schism
Petros Philargos was crowned Pope Alexander V during the Council of Pisa, marking a significant moment in the Western Schism. The council aimed to resolve the ongoing dispute over papal authority, which had led to two rival popes, Gregory XII in Rome and Benedict XIII in Avignon. The election sought to unite Christendom under one pope but ultimately intensified divisions within the Church. The event took place in Pisa, Italy, revealing the complexities of church politics and the challenges of meditating authority.
Continue ReadingCouncil of Pisa Aims to Resolve Western Schism
The Council of Pisa brought together multiple factions within the Catholic Church to address the persistent Western Schism, where three claimants to the papacy had emerged. Convening in Pisa, Italy, the council sought to reconcile these divisions and establish a unified leadership within the Church. The intent was to heal the rifts and restore legitimacy to the papacy, which had been fractured by competing authority figures. The diverse assembly of cardinals and bishops worked diligently to propose solutions to the crisis that had engulfed Christendom for almost two decades.
Continue ReadingPapal Election of Clement VII and Schism Begins
Cardinal Robert of Geneva was elected Pope Clement VII, marking the beginning of the Western Schism. This election was held in Rome amid great social and political upheaval in the church, as rival factions vied for control over the papacy. The election led to a significant split within Christianity, with multiple claimants to the papacy emerging, each supported by different political entities across Europe. Clement VII's election represented a climax of tensions that had been brewing for decades, exacerbated by the Avignon Papacy and the dissatisfaction with the papal authority.
Continue ReadingPope Gregory XI Returns Papacy to Rome
Pope Gregory XI returned to Rome in 1377 after residing in Avignon. Faced with a divided Church and political pressures, he made the pivotal decision to relocate the Papacy back to its historical center. His journey marked a significant moment in the Western Schism, as it aimed to restore unity and strengthen the Catholic Church’s influence in Italy. His arrival was celebrated in Rome, symbolizing a triumphant restoration of papal authority in the city.
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