Great Schism deepens with rival election at Avignon
1398
Benedict XIII of the Avignon obedience refused to resign despite pressure from France to end the schism. French obedience was formally withdrawn by Charles VI, who sent troops to besiege the pope in his own palace. Benedict held out for five years in a standoff that highlighted the schism's absurdity.
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