the Great Schism

By suzme40
  • Jan 1, 1378

    The start of the Great Schism

    The Cardinals elected Neopolitan as Pope. Shortly after his election, Cardinals regretted the choice and elected Robert of Geneva as Pope, too. The rival Popes and their supports caused a split in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Jan 1, 1389

    Great Schism continues

    The death of Robert of Geneva (Pope Boniace IX of Rome) did not put an end to the Schism. A new Pope (Clement VII) was elected in Rome
  • Jan 1, 1394

    The Great Schism continues

    The death of Neopolitan (Pope Urban VI of Avignon) did not end the Schism. A new Pope of Avignon was elected; Pope Benedict XIII.(known as the Antipope)
  • Jan 1, 1414

    Resolution of the Great Schism

    The council made Popes John XXIII, Innocent VII, and Gregory XII to resign. They excommunicated Benedict XIII, who refused to step down. Martin V was elected Pope and this effectively ended the schism except for a few very loyal to Benedict XIII in Avignon. Benedict's loyal followers elected 3 more popes including Antipope Clement VIII.
  • Jan 1, 1429

    Resignation of last Antipope

    Antipope Clement VIII of Avignon resigned and recognized Martin V as Pope. There is now a single historic line of Popes.