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Gregory XII wanted to do what for the Church?

  • Expand its territories

  • Canonize new saints

  • Unify the Church

  • Establish a new liturgy

Answer

To unify the Church, Gregory XII sought to end the Western Schism, a period of division within the Catholic Church that had resulted in multiple claimants to the papacy. He agreed to meet with the rival popes, Benedict XIII and John XXIII, to discuss a resolution and potentially abdicate if necessary.
The Papal Path: Unveiling the Legacy of Pope Gregory XII

The Papal Path: Unveiling the Legacy of Pope Gregory XII

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