How was the Great Schism resolved?

Answer 1

Roman Catholic AnswerThe Great Schism (often confused with the Schism of the East, which was three centuries before, when the Eastern Church split) was caused mainly by politics: the ambition and jealous of French influence. It was resolved when all the claimants to the Papal throne resigned and Martin V was elected Pope in 1417.

from A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957

The Great Schism, otherwise know as the Schism of the West was not strictly a schism at all but a conflict between the two parties within the Church each claiming to support the true pope. Three months after the election of Urban VI, in 1378, the fifteen electing cardinals declared that they had appointed him only as a temporary vicar and that in any case the election was invalid as made under fear of violence from the Roman mob. Urban retorted by naming twenty-eight new cardinals, and the others at once proceeded to elect Cardinal Robert of Geneva as Pope Clement VII, who went to reside at Avignon. The quarrel was in its origin not a theological or religious one, but was caused by the ambition and jealousy of French influence, which was supported to some extent for political reasons by Spain, Naples, Provence, and Scotland; England, Germany, Scandinavia, Wales, Ireland, Portugal, Flanders and Hungary stood by what they believe to be the true pope at Rome. The Church was torn from top to bottom by the schism, both sides in good faith (it was impossible to know to whom allegiance was due), which lasted with its two lines of popes (and at one time three) till the election of Martin V in 1417. It is now regarded as practically certain that the Urbanist popes were the true ones and their names are included in semi-official lists; moreover, the ordinal numbers of the Clementine claimants (who, however, are not called anti-popes,) were adopted by subsequent popes of the same name.

Catholic AnswerThe Great Schism (NOT to be confused with the Schism of the East, which is often is) was ended by the election of Martin V to the papacy in 1417:

from

A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957

The Great Schism, otherwise know as the Schism of the West was not strictly a schism at all but a conflict between the two parties within the Church each claiming to support the true pope. Three months after the election of Urban VI, in 1378, the fifteen electing cardinals declared that they had appointed him only as a temporary vicar and that in any case the election was invalid as made under fear of violence from the Roman mob. Urban retorted by naming twenty-eight new cardinals, and the others at once proceeded to elect Cardinal Robert of Geneva as Pope Clement VII, who went to reside at Avignon. The quarrel was in its origin not a theological or religious one, but was caused by the ambition and jealousy of French influence, which was supported to some extent for political reasons by Spain, Naples, Provence, and Scotland; England, Germany, Scandinavia, Wales, Ireland, Portugal, Flanders and Hungary stood by what they believe to be the true pope at Rome. The Church was torn from top to bottom by the schism, both sides in good faith (it was impossible to know to whom allegiance was due), which lasted with its two lines of popes (and at one time three) till the election of Martin V in 1417. It is now regarded as practically certain that the Urbanist popes were the true ones and their names are included in semi-official lists; moreover, the ordinal numbers of the Clementine claimants (who, however, are not called anti-popes,) were adopted by subsequent popes of the same name.

Answer 2

The schism of the East (NOT the Great Schism) between the Eastern and Western churches dates to 1054. It continues to the present but there's hope of reconciliation.

Catholic AnswerThe Great Schism (often confused with the Schism of the East, which was three centuries before, when the Eastern Church split, which is what the first answer is referring to) was caused mainly by politics: the ambition and jealous of French influence. It was resolved when all the claimants to the Papal throne resigned and Martin V was elected Pope in 1417.

from A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957

The Great Schism, otherwise know as the Schism of the West was not strictly a schism at all but a conflict between the two parties within the Church each claiming to support the true pope. Three months after the election of Urban VI, in 1378, the fifteen electing cardinals declared that they had appointed him only as a temporary vicar and that in any case the election was invalid as made under fear of violence from the Roman mob. Urban retorted by naming twenty-eight new cardinals, and the others at once proceeded to elect Cardinal Robert of Geneva as Pope Clement VII, who went to reside at Avignon. The quarrel was in its origin not a theological or religious one, but was caused by the ambition and jealousy of French influence, which was supported to some extent for political reasons by Spain, Naples, Provence, and Scotland; England, Germany, Scandinavia, Wales, Ireland, Portugal, Flanders and Hungary stood by what they believe to be the true pope at Rome. The Church was torn from top to bottom by the schism, both sides in good faith (it was impossible to know to whom allegiance was due), which lasted with its two lines of popes (and at one time three) till the election of Martin V in 1417. It is now regarded as practically certain that the Urbanist popes were the true ones and their names are included in semi-official lists; moreover, the ordinal numbers of the Clementine claimants (who, however, are not called anti-popes,) were adopted by subsequent popes of the same name.

Answer 3

The Great Schism was resolved by the 16th Ecumenical Council of the Church: the Council of Constance in 1414-1418.

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from the Catholic Encyclopedia

XVI. COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE

Years: 1414-1418

The Council of Constance was held during the great Schism of the West, with the object of ending the divisions in the Church. It became legitimate only when Gregory XI had formally convoked it. Owing to this circumstance it succeeded in putting an end to the schism by the election of Pope Martin V, which the Council of Pisa (1403) had failed to accomplish on account of its illegality. The rightful pope confirmed the former decrees of the synod against Wyclif and Hus. This council is thus ecumenical only in its last sessions (42-45 inclusive) and with respect to the decrees of earlier sessions approved by Martin V.

Answer 4

The churches split - Catholic and Eastern Orthodox- on East/West lines commencing with the Great Schism of l054, there was a huge supernova visible in the sky- the Crab Nebula which may have played a role. among other differences the Eastern Ortho normally do not proselytze, you don"t see Newspaper sermonettes by Russian Orthodox clerics- usually. I can never recall on in the two Jersey City Papers when I was growing up. articles about the church- yes, sermonettes or theological ( Steeple talks- as they called them in the Hudson Dispatch)- Nyet!

Roman Catholic AnswerThe answer above is commonly know as The Eastern Schism, the term Great Schism usually refers to the Papal Schism, also sometimes known as the Western Schism, within the church which lasted from 1379 to 1417, at times we had as many as three different men claiming to be pope at the same time. The schism ended in 1417 by the Council of Constance who required both claimants at that time to resign and elected Pope Martin V. The "alternative claimant" in Avignon, however didn't resign until 1429.

Answer 5

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The Western Schism (1378-1417) was resolved by the resignation of Pope Gregory XII.

Gregory was chosen at Rome in 1406 by a conclave consisting of only fifteen cardinals under the express condition that should Antipope Benedict XIII, the rival papal claimant at Avignon, renounce all claim to the Papacy, he would also renounce his. By this means a fresh election would be held and the schism ended. Gregory was almost ninety years old when elected pope, so it seemed safe to assume that he would keep his vow and not seek to remain in office for many years. Another promise Gregory was required to make was that he would not create any new cardinals during his papacy.

In the event, Pope Gregory XII did create quite a few new cardinals, partly to shore up his position and allow him to remain pope. In 1409, the Council of Pisa deposed both pontiffs and elected Alexander V (1409-10). Gregory XII's cardinals pronounced Benedict XIII and Alexander V schismatics, perjurers, and devastators of the Church. On 4 July 1415, the resignation of Gregory XII was announced by his proxy at the Council of Constance. The Council then set aside Antipope John XXIII (1410-15), the successor of Alexander V, paving the way for fresh elections and the end of the schism.

Answer 6

Yes, the Great Schism was resolved by the 16th Ecumenical Council of the Church: the Council of Constance in 1414-1418.

from the Catholic EncyclopediaXVI. COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE

Years: 1414-1418

The Council of Constance was held during the great Schism of the West, with the object of ending the divisions in the Church. It became legitimate only when Gregory XI had formally convoked it. Owing to this circumstance it succeeded in putting an end to the schism by the election of Pope Martin V, which the Council of Pisa (1403) had failed to accomplish on account of its illegality. The rightful pope confirmed the former decrees of the synod against Wyclif and Hus. This council is thus ecumenical only in its last sessions (42-45 inclusive) and with respect to the decrees of earlier sessions approved by Martin V.