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Over a period of centuries, differences built up between the Latin and Greek branches of the Churches over many matters, both large and small. The most important of these were differences over the introduction of the filioque clause to the Nicene Creed and the ordination of married priests. The issue that really prevented any genuine attempts at compromise was the insistence in the west that pope was the leader of the entire Church.
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∙ 11y agoThey said the pope in Rome had power over the entire church, while Eastern leaders did not recognize his authority over them.
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