Council of Pisa

The Council of Pisa, held in 1409, was an important meeting of Catholic Church leaders aimed at resolving the Western Schism, a period when multiple people claimed to be the Pope. The council sought to unite the church by electing a new Pope, Alexander V, while ignoring the existing rival popes. Unfortunately, this attempt to bring peace and unity only complicated matters further, resulting in three simultaneous popes. The council highlighted the challenges of church authority and governance during a tumultuous time in church history, influencing later efforts to reform and unify the Catholic Church.