great schism

     

The term Great Schism may refer to one of several events in Christianity:

Trivia about great schism

  • Name given to the split in the Catholic church when rival popes were elected in 1378
  • Name given to the period between 1378 & 1417 when the Catholic Church had 2 or 3 popes serving simultaneously
  • In 1417 Martin V was elected the sole pope, ending this division within the Catholic Church

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