The Western Schism, also known as the Papal Schism, the Great Occidental Schism, the Schism of 1378, or the Great Schism [1] (Latin: Magnum schisma occidentale, Ecclesiae occidentalis schisma), was a split within the Catholic Church lasting from 20 September 1378 to 11 November 1417, in which bishops residing in Rome and Avignon simultaneously ...

2025年2月21日 · The Western Schism was a period in the history of the Roman Catholic Church when there were two, and later three, rival popes, each with his own following, his own Sacred College of Cardinals, and his own administrative offices. The schism ran from 1378 to 1417.

The Western Schism was only a temporary misunderstanding, even though it compelled the Church for forty years to seek its true head; it was fed by politics and passions, and was terminated by the assembling of the councils of Pisa and Constance.

The Western Schism, a period of unparalleled division within the Catholic Church, saw not one, but three claimants to the papal throne, each vying for spiritual supremacy. As Europe's political landscape shifted and religious fervor reached new heights, the very foundation of …

2024年10月27日 · The Western Schism (1378-1417), also known as the Papal Schism, was one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the Catholic Church. This era of division saw multiple rival popes claim the papal throne, leading to confusion, political conflict, and widespread controversy that deeply affected the Christian faith and the governance of ...

The Western Great Schism began on September 20, 1378 with the election of Clement VII in Avignon, France. He was the second pope elected by the same college of cardinals in six months, and for the first time in history there were two "legitimate" claimants to …

WESTERN SCHISM. The period (1378 – 1417) in which Western Christendom was divided between two, and later three, papal obediences, and which was brought to an end by the Council of constance. Origins. The death of gregory xi on March 27, 1378, in Rome made it necessary to proceed forthwith to the election of a new pontiff.

The Western Schism, or Papal Schism, was a split within the Roman Catholic Church that lasted from 1378 to 1417. During that time, three men simultaneously claimed to be the true pope. Driven by politics rather than any theological disagreement, the schism was ended by the Council of Constance (1414–1418).

The Great Schism of 1378, also known as the Great Western Schism, was a dispute between three Popes over the authority of the Church. The 1378 Schism continued from 1378 to 1417 when the dispute was finally resolved and the Church became united once again.

2023年12月17日 · What Was the Western Schism and Why Does It Matter in History? The Western Schism of 1378-1417 was a cataclysmic episode in Roman Catholic history. It rocked Europe, and it split the church for almost 40 years.