What was Philip VI other nickname, with religious connotation?
The Catholic
The Pious
The Holy
The Devout
Answer
Philip VI was also known as The Catholic, because he supported the Pope in the Papal schism that took place in the early 14th century. The schism was caused by the election of two different popes, one in Rome and one in Avignon, France. Philip supported the Pope in Avignon, which was in France, because he wanted to keep France's influence in the Church.
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