Crises in the History of the Papacy is a detailed examination of some of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. From the schism of the Western Church in the fourteenth century to the Reformation and the Age of Enlightenment, McCabe traces the major crises and controversies that shaped the papacy and its role in the world. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex and often turbulent history of one of the world's oldest and most influential institutions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.