| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - The New Catholic Dictionary, Van Rees Press, NY, Copyright 1929, report the Western Schism as follows:The cause of the so-called Western Schism was the temporary residence of the popes at Avignon, France, which began in 1309 under Clement V. This exile from the Eternal City met with opposition, especially in Italy where the people clamoured for the return of the sovereign pontiff.
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