+The Western Schism was a profound division within the [Catholic Church](/wiki/Catholic_Church) from 1378 to 1417. It saw up to three rival claimants simultaneously assert themselves as the legitimate [Pope](/wiki/Pope), fracturing spiritual authority across Europe. This era of competing loyalties deeply challenged the unity of Christendom before its eventual resolution.
+## See also
+- [Avignon Papacy](/wiki/Avignon_Papacy)
+- [Council of Constance](/wiki/Council_of_Constance)
+- [Great Schism](/wiki/Great_Schism)