The Great Schism From 1305 to 1416, the Catholic Church reached its lowest point in history. Corruption was widespread, the Church’s authority was undermined, and its leadership was divided. The Church no longer had a strong foundation, the papacy jumped back and forth from Avignon, France to Rome, depending on the pope. This period became known as the Great Schism. Amazingly, by the end of these troubling times, the Church’s reputation was still upheld. However, …showed first 75 words of 2029 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2029 total…changed. Corruption and greed were found so easily in the church before the Great Schism. Afterwards, it took more than piety to belong to the papacy. It was truly a learning experience for the people, for this is the first time the church had been questioned, the first time the pope was not given supremacy. The Great Schism opened the eyes of Christians everywhere; it led the way for reformation in the church. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**