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The Avignon papacy lay the groundwork for the Western Schism. Because of the move to Avignon, the papacy there gained a reputation for being controlled by the French kings and suffering from widespread corruption.
In 1377 the pope decided to move back to Rome, but died the next year. After that the College of Cardinals where forced by the Roman people to select a Roman pope, so under duress they choose Urban VI. Urban faced pressure from the French king to return to Avignon right from the start, but didn't give in. He also alienated most cardinals, who quickly regretted electing him. So in 1378 they elected another pope and decided to accept the French king's invitation, thereby creating the dual papacy in Rome and Avignon until 1418.
BTW I assume you mean the Western Schism - normally the Great Schism is used to describe the split between the Eastern Orthodox and the Roman Catholic one and the Avignon papacy didn't really have much influence on that.
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Who was Pope Clemente VI?
.Catholic AnswerOne of the men elected to the papacy during the Great Schism, in Avignon, in the fourteenth century, see the link below for more information.
What was the second great schism?
The Second Great Schism, also known as the Western Schism, occurred from 1378 to 1417 and was marked by a split within the Catholic Church, resulting in multiple claimants to the papacy. It began after the return of the papacy to Rome, leading to the election of rival popes in Rome and Avignon. This division created significant political and religious turmoil in Europe, as different nations and factions supported different popes. The schism was ultimately resolved at the Council of Constance, which ended the dispute and led to the election of Pope Martin V.
What has the author Malcolm Leslie De Weese written?
Malcolm Leslie De Weese has written: 'A study of decision-making in France during the reign of Charles VI (the rejection of the Avignon papacy 1395)' -- subject(s): Schism, The Great Western, 1378-1417, Papacy, History
What was the name given to the 1378 division in the church?
According to History Today, it is called the Great Schism: Great Schism (1378-1417)Division of the Roman Catholic church in which rival popes sat in Rome and Avignon. The election of the Italian Pope Urban VI (a reaction to the French-dominated Avignon papacy) led to the election of a rival pope, the French Clement VII. The two sat respectively at Rome and Avignon, causing the schism. France, Scotland, Castile and Portugal backed Clement; England, Flanders, Hungary and the Holy Roman empire supported Urban. In 1409 the Council of Pisa attempted to resolve the split but only produced a third rival pope. Another council at Constance (1414) which healed the schism by electing one new Matin V. The schism weakened the papacy and strengthened the view that popes should be guided by church councils.
How many popes were in office during the great schism?
During the Great Schism, which lasted from 1378 to 1417, there were multiple claimants to the papacy. Initially, there was one pope in Rome and a rival pope in Avignon, leading to a total of two popes. Over time, a third claimant emerged, resulting in three popes simultaneously during certain periods of the schism. The situation was ultimately resolved at the Council of Constance, which ended the schism in 1417.
Why was the center of the Church moved to Avignon in 1307?
Allegedly, the papacy was moved to Avignon so that the French kings could influence the popes. All of the Avignon popes were French.
How and why was the papacy moved to Avignon?
This was a period between 1309 and 1378. Seven Popes resided at Avignon. The period was one of great conflict and the French Kings held considerable power in Europe and over the Papacy. So the Papacy was moved and when French power declined, it returned
Why were the popes living in avignon criticized?
The popes living in Avignon, often referred to as the Avignon Papacy (1309-1377), were criticized for their perceived alienation from Rome and the broader Catholic Church. Many believed that their residence in France compromised the spiritual authority of the papacy, making it seem more like a political tool of the French monarchy. Additionally, this period was marked by corruption and luxury, leading to further discontent among clergy and laity alike, who felt the church was losing its moral integrity. The situation ultimately contributed to the Great Schism, where multiple claimants to the papacy emerged.
What were the two centers of the great schism?
The Pope in Rome was opposed by an anti-pope in Avignon, France.
The great schism resulted from a conflict between?
The great schism resulted from a conflict between the Catholic and the Orthodox Churches.
How and why did the authority and prestige of the papacy decline in the fourteenth century?
In the fourteenth century, the authority and prestige of the papacy declined due to various factors such as the Avignon Papacy, also known as the Babylonian Captivity, where the popes resided in Avignon under the influence of the French monarchy, leading to a perception of corruption and political manipulation. The Great Schism further weakened papal authority, with multiple claimants to the papacy causing confusion and division among the faithful. Additionally, the Black Death and other crises of the time eroded confidence in the Church's ability to provide spiritual leadership.
What role did the Great Schism play in building national identities in Europe?
It (politically) divided Europe into Avignon & Roman.
