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THE CHURCH AND ITS CRISES
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FAR-REACHING AUTHORITY & INFLUENCE Powerful political institution Powerful legal authority (Canon law) Powerful psychological influence Extremely wealthy institution
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THE CHURCH AND ITS CRISES PAPAL AUTHORITY CHALLENGED King Philip IV v. Pope Boniface VIII Taxation UNAM SANCTUM, 1302
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THE CHURCH AND ITS CRISES THE AVIGNON PAPACY Pope Clement V “Babylonian Captivity”
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THE CHURCH AND ITS CRISES CORRUPTION & VICE A price for everything INDULGENCES SIMONY Inept, corrupt clergy
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THE CHURCH AND ITS CRISES THE GREAT SCHISM Pope Gregory XI dies in Rome, 1378 New Pope Urban VI elected in Rome Pope Clement VI elected in Avignon All of Europe split between 2 sides Gregory XI Urban VIClement VI
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THE CHURCH AND ITS CRISES THE CONCILLIAR MOVEMENT Council of Pisa, 1409 Elect new pope, Alexander V 2 other popes refuse to step down Council of Constance, 1414-1418 Depose all 3 popes, with backing of Holy Roman Emperor Elect new pope, Martin V – reaffirmed papal authority
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