Who was one of the Pisan claimants against Gregory XII?
Alexander V
Nicholas V
Pius II
Urban V
Answer
Alexander V, born Pietro Philargi, rose to the papal throne as a Pisan claimant during the Western Schism. Originally a Franciscan friar, his theological expertise led him to become Archbishop of Milan in 1402. His election as pope, backed by French and Italian cardinals opposed to Gregory XII, further fragmented the Catholic Church, solidifying the schism and resulting in three rival popes claiming legitimacy.
The Papal Path: Unveiling the Legacy of Pope Gregory XII
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