The two rival pontiffs open wary negotiations…

The two rival pontiffs open wary negotiations to meet on neutral turf at Savona in Liguria, but soon begin to waver in their resolve.

Gregory’s Corraro relatives and Ladislas of Naples, the supporter of Gregory and his predecessor for political reasons, use all their influence to prevent the meeting, and each Pope is fearful of being captured by the party of the rival Pope.

The cardinals of Gregory openly show their dissatisfaction at his procedure and give signs of their intention to abandon him.