The Great Schism

  • Jan 1, 1305

    How the Great Schism come about.

    The Great Schism started when there were two popes. They each declared each other as false popes, excommunicating his rival. The French pope lived in Avignon, while the Italian pope lived in Rome.
  • Jan 1, 1389

    Who was involved.

    Pope Urban and Clement
  • Jan 1, 1414

    How it was resolved.

    There were a total of three popes and with the hlep of the Holy Roman Emperor, the council forced all three popes to resign.