Originally posted by finti
yes during Gregory XII reign it was actually two other who claimed the Papacy, Benedict XIII of Avignon France and then Alexander X (lasted a year before he died)who was succeeded by John XXIII. Both Gregory and John agreed to resign in 1415, Benedict refused to resign and he was excommunicated from the Catholic church of these 3 (4 actually if one count Alexander) only Benedict was considered to be the legit elected pope, but from 1409-1415 it was actually 3 who claimed the Papacy.
Just a bit over 40 years ago another cardinal elected pope took the title John XXIII since the one who used it in 1410-1415 was considered to not be legit, or antipope
You are so smart. 😄
I mean that... I am not being sarcastic.