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What major event in the Catholic Church took place during Louis' reign?

  • The Crusades

  • The Inquisition

  • The Western Schism

  • The Reformation

Answer

The Western Schism was a split within the Catholic Church that lasted from 1378 to 1417. It occurred after Pope Gregory XI died in 1378 and two rival popes were elected, one in Rome and one in Avignon. The schism caused great division and confusion within the church and led to the loss of much of its power and prestige.
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