In July 1405 Chicheley began a diplomatic career by a mission to the new Roman Pope Innocent VII if his French rival at Avignon would do likewise .
The new Roman Pope Innocent VII was professing his desire to end the schism in the papacy by resignation .
In July 1405 Chicheley began a diplomatic career by a mission to the new Roman Pope Innocent VII , who was professing his desire to end the schism in the papacy by resignation , if his French rival at Avignon would do likewise .