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People: Christine de Pizan
Topic: Sicilian War, First, or First Carthaginian-Syracusan War
Location: Foix Midi-Pyrenees France

Vincent had labored to have Benedict XIII …

Years: 1418 - 1418

Vincent had labored to have Benedict XIII end the schism, but Benedict XIII did not resign as all candidates in the conclave had sworn to do, despite losing the support of the French king and nearly all of the cardinals.

After an extended period of receiving empty promises, Vincent encourages Ferdinand, Regent of Castile for John II, to withdraw his support from Benedict XIII.