Who was the antipope at the time of Urban II's papacy?
John XVI
Clement III
Boniface VII
Sylvester III
Answer
Clement III, the antipope, emerged during the reign of Pope Urban II in the late 11th century. He was a contender for the papacy, challenging Urban's authority. The dispute stemmed from a power struggle within the Catholic Church during that period. Clement garnered some support from those opposed to Urban's decisions and policies, leading to a division within the church.
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