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Letter written by a Discalced Carmelite [possibly Pierre de Piviers] to PF about the situation in Madagascar. The letter notes that he has heard from merchants of the Compagnie, that secular missionaries have been sent to Madagascar the previous…

Five letters from the bishop of Babylon, Jean Duval, discussing his planned replacement at the bishopric. The bishop is seeking a 100-200 scudi pension from a parish benefice in France (for instance in Bretagne or in the bishopric of St. Paul of…

Letters from the bishop of Babylon requesting dispensation of residence (in Persia), and from two doctors in Paris certifying that the bishop's health is not good, and that he cannot leave and reside in Persia because the trip is arduous, and the…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, mentioning that the man assigned for the coadjutor position in Babylon does not want to go to Rome before a sum of a 100 scudi per year is secured by PF for him; then he will go wherever PF…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, mentioning that he is going to ask Vincent de Paul to obtain the necessary faculties from the bishop of Babylon, who is still in Catalonia at the moment, for his coadjutor. Regarding the money…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, on various matters. Among other topics, he mentions that Vincent de Paul has written a letter to Secretary Ingoli on the matter of the coadjutor to the bishop of Babylon; he awaits the orders…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, about the coadjutor position in Babylon. "Father Vincent" (Vincent de Paul) has proposed Mr. Blampignon, a priest from the diocese of Nevers, as a virtuous and pious candidate. Moreover, he has…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, mentioning that "Father Vincent" (Vincent de Paul) has finally found somebody for the coadjutor position in Babylon (no name mentioned). The nuncio requests exact details regarding the funding…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, mentioning, among other things, his continued efforts to determine Vincent de Paul to resolve the succession for the coadjutorship of Babylon. The nuncio mentions one 'good' Persian Catholic at…

The nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, writes about a conversation with Cardinal Mazzarin in Amiens, during which they talked about the issue of the coadjutor to the bishop of Babylon (as well as the bishop's trip to Catalonia). Mazzarin said…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, about (among other issues) a conversation he had with Cardinal Mazzarin about the excesses of the bishop of Babylon, who had an enemy at the court. Cardinal Mazzarin promised to give strict…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, to PF mentioning, among other things, that the bishop of Babylon went to Catalonia to exercise episcopal functions, on account of the lack of bishops in that province. The nuncio says that he…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, to PF about various matters, among which the nomination of a coadjutor to the bishop of Babylon. The nuncio says that he reminded Vincent de Paul several times about the issue, and that he…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, on various matters, including the issue of the coadjutor to the bishop of Babylon. The nuncio has spoken to "Father Vincent" (Vincent de Paul) about it, and it seems that he had somebody else…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, in which he mentions, among other things, that Hippolyte Féret was nominated by "Father Vincent" (Vincent de Paul) as coadjutor to the bishop of Babylon and that he is well favored for the job…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, to Secretary Ingoli on various matters, mentioning Vincent de Paul twice. Firstly in relation to an internal dispute of the Capuchins (which had been going on for years), namely a conflict…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, to Secretary Ingoli letting him know that he is following PF's instructions in the matter regarding the bishopric of Babylon, and that he has nothing further to report on the subject for the…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, letting PF know that the bishop of Babylon liked the idea suggested by PF to first find a coadjutor, and only then renounce the bishopric. Vincent de Paul said that since the first nominee was…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, according to which the bishop of Babylon, upon more careful consideration, decided that he could not renounce the bishopric and its entire revenue solely for the 400 scudi /year promissed by…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, regarding the bishopric of Babylon and his own conversation with Authier on the matter. Authier said that he unfortunately could not go to Babylon, but that he and "Father Vincent" (Vincent de…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, regarding the situation in Persia and the bishopric of Babylon. Christophe Authier has been suggested (it is not clear by whom) as possible bishop of Aspaham and coadjutor of Babylon, seeing as…

Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, accompanying a note from the bishop of Babylon on the matter of his replacement. Among the three persons proposed - one Indian, one French, and one Portuguese - the bishop thinks the Portuguese…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 18 October 1650 discussing among other issues, a letter from the nuncio to Paris in which he writes that Vincent de Paul has proposed a candidate to become the coadjutor of the bishop of Babylon, namely Claude…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 20 April 1660 discussing among other issues, the fact that Placido Du Chemin (who had been appointed coadjutor for the Church of Babylon), does not seem very suitable, as he does not answer and cooperate. The…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 30 June 1659 discussing among other issues, the salary that should be assigned to the newly appointed coadjutor of the bishopric of Babylon, Placido de Chemin. The cardinals decided to ask the nuncio to France to find…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 17 November 1657 in the presence of the pope, discussing among other issues, who should become the coadjutor of the bishop of Babylon. PF secretary [Mario Alberizzi] recounts the earlier decisions that were taken on…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 26 March 1657 discussing among other issues, the petition by the bishop of Babylon asking to appoint Michele Dello Spirito Santo [Michel Du Saint-Esprit] as his coadjutor. The cardinals do not think its necessary to…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 30 May 1656 discussing among other issues, the petition by the bishop of Babylon. The bishop requests that PF change its earlier decision, which stated he must either renounce the revenues of his bishopric, or go and…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 27 March 1656 discussing among other issues, the proposal by the bishop of Babylon to appoint Michele Dello Spirito Santo [Michel Du Saint-Esprit] as his coadjutor; something for which he has already petitioned…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 7 March 1656 discussing among other issues, a request by the bishop of Babylon that PF propose (for the pope's approval) Michele Dello Spirito Santo [Michel Du Saint-Esprit], as his coadjutor in Babylon. PF notes…
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