The Catholic Church was split into two parts in what is known as the?

The Catholic Church was split into two parts during the Great Schism of 1054. This division occurred primarily between the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East, largely due to theological, political, and cultural differences. Key issues included disputes over papal authority and the filioque clause in the Nicene Creed. The schism had profound effects on Christianity and shaped the religious landscape of Europe and beyond.