Why were there three popes at the same time? - Joëlle Rollo-Koster

Dig into the history of the Papal Schism, which caused a split in the Catholic Church while 3 popes vied for supremacy.

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For almost two millennia, the Pope has been a figure of supreme spiritual authority for Catholics around the world. But in the late 14th century, Catholics found themselves with not one, not two, but three popes. Where did this plethora of popes come from? And who among them was the genuine article? Joëlle Rollo-Koster shares the origins of this papal predicament.

Lesson by Joëlle Rollo-Koster, directed by Kaspar Jancis.

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[AperoSpritz]

The way of a story is told and illustrated is sometimes even more fascinating than the story itself.

[sandygod]

These illustrations are unreal, the artists truly do an amazing job making the stories even more interesting

[kylenetherwood]

This was surprisingly civil. I thought there would be a war.

[fakeskyler]

Really feels like I'm watching a medieval manuscript. The art and animation are beautiful - please, more like this!

[gorgon]

The animation style and artwork is stunning in this video

[frostincubus]

Love this medieval art-style animation! Ted-Ed never disappoints

[artiemanable]

Using medieval style of painting to make this video was one of the best artistic decisions this channel made in a very long time. Adding some Gregorian Chant was also a nice touch!

[ThatTeleseryeGirl]

As a Catholic, I thank Ted-Ed for this. Church History is long, wild and complicated.

[christopherbove]

Dr. Rollo-Koster was my professor for my first ever college class. She is absolutely brilliant, and I’m so glad to see her work featured here!

[sahlahanifa]

i had to watch this twice because the first time i was too enamoured by the amazing visual storytelling. the football game with death, the "almighty hand from above" which turned out to be controlled by the cardinals, slurping others' pasta, soooo creative

[rlznns]

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[janmichaelcjamisola]

I am digging this Pythonesque animation, it really fits the subject matter!

[brunocostamonteiro]

The illustrators should be awarded for this! Amazing work of art, history and clever humor. Congratulations<3

[kevin]

I like how they put the execution of Jan Hus at 4:59-5:09. Nice touch, TED-Ed. Nice touch indeed.

[jarekwrzosek]

Speaking of medieval Papacy shennanigans, You should also portray the conflict between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor, and their supporters: Guelphs and Ghibelines.

[margomez]

The style for the animation is so obvious yet wonderfully executed. Love this!

[jacobvanderhoeven]

This is gorgeous video. The animators truly deserve a bonus for the magnificant artwork. One thing I think should have been added though, is that the Great Schism corresponded with the Hundred Years War between England and France (England of course, supported Rome, and France Avignon). Though this war did not take on a religious tinge, it did provide an interesting focal point for politics with English allies supporting Rome and France's allies Avignon. Lastly, the video says that this schism did not effect average Catholics. While it is correct that there were no major doctrinal differences, the schism did contribute to a growing apathy towards the Church and rise in popular piety. Amazing video.

[yuukoichihara]

This is one of the most beautiful animated ted-ed videos, very interesting too, and I love the medieval touch❤

[Inky_]

Nice Ted Ed used a meme in the thumbnail

[yourroyalchungusness]

I like the fact that Ted-Ed used the medieval artstyle to this video even though this event took place in the late medieval age and hats off to Buzasi, Dementeva & Shmidt for drawing and animating this masterpiece