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How the Catholic Church Nearly Destroyed Itself | The Western Schism Explained

How did the most powerful institution on earth end up being ruled by three rival popes at the exact same time? This complete documentary analyzes the geopolitical warfare, the Avignon Captivity, and the institutional collapse of the Great Western Schism that nearly destroyed the Catholic Church from the inside out. 📺 Watch Next: How a Single Religion Broke Into 45,000 Pieces:    • How ONE Faith Splintered Into 45,000 Piece...   How Christianity Began and Spread:    • How Christianity Began and Spread | Was It...   Why Are There Two Types of Christians?:    • Why Are There Two Types of Christians? The...   🔔 Subscribe to Epic Chronicles for more legendary history documentaries:    / @epichroniclestv   For centuries, the Papacy held absolute authority over kings, empires, and the souls of millions in the Western world. But absolute power attracts predators. This video examines the pivotal crisis of 1378, known as the Great Western Schism, when the unified Church didn't just fracture—it imploded. We analyze the French monarchy's hijacking of the papal court to Avignon, the violent Roman riots that forced a contested election, and the absurd reality of three fully operational popes raising private mercenary armies and excommunicating each other. The map of Europe was perfectly cleaved in two, with royal alliances bleeding seamlessly into the Hundred Years' War. This is not just a history of medieval theology; it is a masterclass in geopolitical strategy and an examination of how absolute authority collapses from within. 📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING: "Avignon and Its Papacy, 1309–1417" by Joëlle Rollo-Koster "The Great Western Schism" by John Holland Smith "A History of Christianity" by Paul Johnson "The Story of Christianity" by Justo L. González Timestamps: 0:00 - The Implosion 01:01 - The Papal Monopoly 01:43 - The Babylonian Captivity (Avignon) 03:17 - The Return and The Riot 04:31 - The First Fracture (Two Popes) 05:16 - The Geopolitical Chessboard 07:14 - The Rule of Three (Council of Pisa) 09:18 - The Emperor Steps In (Council of Constance) 11:11 - The Legacy of the Schism #History #WesternSchism #Documentary #MiddleAges #CatholicChurch #HistoryExplained