Urban VI

Urban VI was a pope who led the Catholic Church from 1378 to 1389. His election was marked by controversy, as many cardinals claimed it was invalid due to political pressure, leading to a split known as the Western Schism. Urban was known for his strong, sometimes abrasive, personality. His papacy aimed to reform the church and assert its authority, but his tenure also deepened divisions within Christendom, as rival factions supported alternative popes. Ultimately, Urban's leadership faced significant challenges, and after his death, efforts continued to resolve the split and restore unity to the church.