Which of the following statements about the Great Schism is correct?
A) The French monarch believed it was important to support Urban VI.
B) The Holy Roman Emperor, from the start, refused to get involved in the issue.
C) At one time, there were three men who claimed to be pope.
D) The Great Schism ended in 1414.
E) All of these

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At one point during the Great Schism, there were indeed three men who all declared themselves to be the true pope. The French monarch supported one claimant while the Holy Roman Emperor supported another. The Great Schism lasted from 1378 to 1417 and was eventually resolved by the Council of Constance, which elected a new pope and brought an end to the split within the Catholic Church. Neither A nor B is correct.

Which of the Following Statements About the Great Schism Is