-
The Cardinals elected Neopolitan as Pope. Shortly after his election, Cardinals regretted the choice and elected Robert of Geneva as Pope, too. The rival Popes and their supports caused a split in the Roman Catholic Church.
-
The death of Robert of Geneva (Pope Boniace IX of Rome) did not put an end to the Schism. A new Pope (Clement VII) was elected in Rome
-
The death of Neopolitan (Pope Urban VI of Avignon) did not end the Schism. A new Pope of Avignon was elected; Pope Benedict XIII.(known as the Antipope)
-
The council made Popes John XXIII, Innocent VII, and Gregory XII to resign. They excommunicated Benedict XIII, who refused to step down. Martin V was elected Pope and this effectively ended the schism except for a few very loyal to Benedict XIII in Avignon. Benedict's loyal followers elected 3 more popes including Antipope Clement VIII.
-
Antipope Clement VIII of Avignon resigned and recognized Martin V as Pope. There is now a single historic line of Popes.