Question

How did the Great Schism and other crises lead to the decline of Church power?

Answer 1

The Great Schism and other crises weakened the church's power by causing people to lose faith in the sanctity and reputation of the church, by physically removing the pope from Rome, and by creating a variety of problems that obstructed the pope's physical duties in Rome.

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Answer 2

The Great Schism and other crises weakened the church's power by causing people to deviate from their faith in the sanctity and reputation of the church, by removing the pope from Rome, and by creating a number of problems that obstructed the pope's physical duties in Rome.

During this period, Kings started disobeying popes, and with the two popes elected, it led to a divided Europe which yielded to less power in the church and no control over state.

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