The Bubonic Plague had a more significant impact on diminishing the power of the Church compared to the Great Schism. The plague, which decimated a large portion of the population, led to widespread disillusionment with the Church, as many people questioned its authority and ability to provide spiritual solace in the face of such suffering. In contrast, while the Great Schism created divisions within the Church, it did not fundamentally challenge its role in society to the same extent as the existential crisis posed by the plague.
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