Injustice During The Western Schism

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Various Antipopes challenged papal witness, especially during the Western Schism (1378–1417). In this schism, the papacy had render to Rome from Avignon, but an antipope was installed in Avignon, as if to extend the popedom there.

This power of the utmost pontiff in no way derogates from the ordinary close divinity of episcopal power, in virtue of which the bishops, who, appointed by the Holy Spirit , have ...

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