Which of these initiated a long-lasting split between the Western and Eastern Christian churches?

A. Pope Leo I took the title pontifex maximus.
B. Pope Damasus I claimed that he was a direct successor to Peter.
C. Cardinal Humbertus excommunicated the Orthodox patriarch.
D. Pope Gelasius I claimed the ruling clergy gave him more power than secular rulers had.


Answer: C

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