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Letter from Vincent de Paul assigning one of his assistants (unnamed in this letter) as co-adjutor to the bishop of Babylon, even though, according to Vincent de Paul, it would be like depriving himself of one eye or one arm. He says that he will…

Minutes of PF particular congregation (convened especially for discussion of articles regarding the alumni of the Propaganda Fide College) where it was also mentioned that the bishop of Babylon had not resided in his bishopric in years, but lived in…

Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the bishopric of Babylon. As referred by Mr. Marco, the bishop of Baghdad [Babylon] has been absent from his residence in Aspaham and currently resides in France. PF decided to have a note…

Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the bishopric of Babylon. As referred by Cardinal Spada, PF discusses the letters from Brother Bernard, bishop of Babylon, as well as the testimonies of two doctors from Paris, who attest…

Copy of letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, asking him to discuss the position of coadjutor with the bishop of Babylon, regarding Christophe Authier who has been nominated by PF as a suitable candidate. PF asks the nuncio…

Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the Babylon coadjutorship. In response to the letters sent by the nuncio to France and the bishop of Babylon, PF decided to offer the coadjutor position to Christophe Authier, with an…

Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the letter from the nuncio to France mentioning the French queen's offer to provide 400 scudi/year to the bishop of Babylon in case he leaves the bishopric of Babylon in the hands of the…

Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the Babylon bishopric. To the letter sent from the nuncio to France, regarding a possible candidate for the coadjutor position, nominated by Vincent de Paul, but not named. PF decided to…

Minutes of PF general meeting discussing among other issues, a letter written by the nuncio to France about a certain Des Lions, proposed by the bishop of Babylon as his coadjutor. The cardinals decided that the nuncio should write a letter, and…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 15 May 1651 discussing among other issues, a letter from the bishop of Babylon who asks to be allowed to freely dispose of the revenues of his bishopric, so that he can live well despite of his illness. PF decides to…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 20 November 1651 discussing among other issues, a letter of the nuncio to France, in which he presents the new candidate for the position of coadjutor, to the bishop of Babylon, by the name of Bapignon. The cardinals…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 5 March 1652, held in the presence of pope Innocent X. Discussed among other issues, is the decree that PF issued on 9 February 1652 regarding the bishopric of Babylon. The bishop, who should have gone to his…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 27 May 1652 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Father Michele Dello Spirito Santo [Michel Du Saint-Esprit]. He asks PF to approve his appointment to coadjutor of the bishopric of Babylon, as…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 10 February 1653 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Father Michele Dello Spirito Santo [Michel Du Saint-Esprit], asking that he be appointed to the office of coadjutor of the bishop of Babylon, as…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 16 December 1653 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of the bishop of Babylon, which was addressed to the pope. The bishop requests that Father Michele Dello Spirito Santo [Michel Du Saint-Esprit] be…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 23 February 1654 discussing among other issues, a petition presented to the pope, regarding the Church of Babylon; the pope forwarded the petition to PF. In the petition, the bishop of Babylon asked that Michele Dello…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 5 March 1654 reporting that Cardinal Prefect Antonio, and the cardinals Pallotta, Rossetti, Ludovisi and Chigi, have dealt with the issue of the bishopric of Babylon. After discussing and examining the case, they have…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 14 April 1654 discussing among other issues, the request by the general procurator of the Augustine province of Portugal, that their convent in Asfahan in Persia may be granted 100 scudi for the parish that they have…

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…

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 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 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 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 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 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 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…

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…

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, 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, 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…
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