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Question: One result of the Great Schism was to!.!.!.!?
a)put an end to ecclesiastical financial abuses
b)make Christians doubt the spiritual authority of the church
c)rejuvenate Christianity after spiritual decline
d)make the pope a stronger figure!.
I'm kind of leaning towards d considering there were 3 people cling the title of pope!. someone help me out please:DWww@QuestionHome@Com


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You're right - it is D!. The Great Schism occurred when the Pope used the power of excommunication [againts !. His authority was strenghtened when the king repented and asked forgiveness, and this showed how the power of the Church/Pope was higher than the power of the king!.

ps - I believe you are talking about the Great Schism related to Avignon/France; the answer still applies, but you might want to also check out the links!. good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

d!. make the pope a stronger figure because of the Great Schism, the Catholic Church dogmatized the idea of papal infallibility concerning faith and moralsWww@QuestionHome@Com

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e) make students do their own homework!.Www@QuestionHome@Com