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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…

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…

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…

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 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…

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…
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