What problem weakened the Catholic Church during the Great Western Schism? A. The Holy Roman Empire broke away from the Catholic Church.
B. The Catholic Church was split by conflict between two different popes.
C. The people of the Holy Roman Empire joined the Protestant Reformation.
D. The kings of the territories in the Holy Roman Empire did not obey the pope.

B. The Catholic Church was split by the conflict between two different popes.

Explanation:

During this time, both popes claimed power over all Christians. Each excommunicated the other's followers. Christians became confused about which the pope had power and authority. The split greatly weakened the Church.

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