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Pope Gregory XII, who resigned to end the Western Schism, died on this day in 1417
Original: Pope Gregory XII died OTD in 1417, he was forced to resign in 1415 to end the Western Schism https:// cromwell-intl.com/
Pope Gregory XII died on this day in 1417. He had been forced to resign in 1415, helping bring an end to the Western Schism, the period when rival popes claimed authority over the Catholic Church from Rome and Avignon. The anniversary is being noted in history-focused discussion online.
Why now: The date marks the anniversary of his death, prompting history commentary about his unusual resignation.
Pope Gregory XIICatholic ChurchAvignonWestern Schism
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- Pope Gregory XII died OTD in 1417, he was forced to resign in 1415 to end the Western Schism https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/franc e/avignon/corrupt-popes.html?s=mb # travel # history · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 1
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