1378 ⟶ Western Schism Begins: Multiple Papal Claims Emerge

The Great Schism of the West splits the Catholic Church, eve...
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⛪ Papal Schism: Innocent II vs. Anacletus II

1138: Papal schism, Pope Innocent II vs. Antipope Anacletus II.⟶
Papal Schism: Innocent II vs. Anacletus II (1130)
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⛪ Papal Relocation to Avignon

1377: The Avignon papacy transfers the seat of the Popes from Italy to France.⟶
Papal Relocation to Avignon (1309)
CatholicismSchismMiddle AgesWestern ChristianityPolitical IntrigueReligious Authority
FranceFranceItalyItaly

⛪ Western Schism Begins: Multiple Papal Claims Emerge

The Great Schism of the West splits the Catholic Church, eventually leading to three simultaneous popes and not resolved until 1417.⟶
Western Schism Begins: Multiple Papal Claims Emerge (1378)
CatholicismSchismReligion
FranceFranceItalyItaly

⛪ Benedict XV Elected Pope

September 3: Benedict XV becomes Pope.⟶
Benedict XV Elected Pope (1914)
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🕊️ Paul VI Elected Pope

June 21: Paul VI becomes Pope.⟶
Paul VI Elected Pope (1963)
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✝️ Pope John Paul I Dies

September 28: John Paul I dies, his papacy being one of the shortest in history.⟶
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