What’s the papal schism?

The papal schism lasted from 1378 to 1417 and was a political division in the Catholic Church between Rome and Avignon. It was resolved with the Council of Constance, which deposed both antipopes and elected a new pope, Martin V. The schism was different from the earlier Great Schism, which was motivated by religious differences. […]

What’s the Great Schism?

The Great Schism refers to the split between the Roman and Orthodox Christian churches in 1054, caused by doctrinal controversies, linguistic differences, and clashes over papal authority and religious issues. Attempts at reconciliation have been made, but the fundamental gap between the faiths remains. Several events in history have been referred to as the “Great […]

What’s the Great Schism?

The Great Schism refers to the split between the Roman and Orthodox Christian churches in 1054, caused by doctrinal controversies, linguistic differences, and papal authority. Attempts at reconciliation have been made, but the fundamental gap remains. Several events in history have been referred to as the “Great Schism,” but most people use the term in […]

What’s a schism?

A schism is a division in an organization, often caused by a small ideological disagreement that builds up. It can occur in religious, sports, and educational institutions. The Great Schism of the 11th century split the Christian church into two main branches. Schisms can be violent, but they have also contributed positively to history. The […]

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