Letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Ranuccio Scotti, regarding CM petition for "reformed faculties for France" (filed in 1640), asking for information about the usefulness and progress of CM, and the nuncio's opinion about their request.
Copy of letter from PF to Christophe Authier in Marseille, acknowledging the benefits of his activities and letting him know that PF would send him the requested faculties soon. The letter also requests further news of the progress of Authier's…
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing Christophe Authier's petition requesting confirmation of his congregation. PF rejects the petition, but the cardinals are willing to consider granting faculties to individual members of Authier's congregation.
Minutes of PF general meeting discussion of request, by Pierre Gallais (here "Galaiz"), superior of CM priests in Sedan, to be granted missionary faculties in said town. PF decides that the Duke of Bouillon, staying in Rome at that time, be asked…
PF (renewed) examination of request for missionary faculties by Pierre Gallais, CM superior in Sedan, because of additional information (sent by Gallais) according to which the mission in Sedan depends on the queen of France. PF decides that Cardinal…
Another examination of Gallais' request for missionary faculties (and the capacity to transmit them to his companions). "Pietro Gallais" presented as "superior of Sedan mission, in France." Matter referred by Cardinal Spada. PF decides to write…
Based on favorable letter from the nuncio to France, PF decides to grant missionary faculties to Francois Gumal, member of CM, for himself and for his companions present in Sedan. Referred by Cardinal Spada.
Copy of a letter from PF to Vincent de Paul, in which the cardinals ask him to help Ludovico Albret, as he might need letters of recommendation from the queen of France, which Vincent de Paul could get for him. They moreover ask Vincent de Paul to…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The nuncio is asked to offer Ludovico Albret his protection for the duration of his affairs, and to make the necessary arrangements with Vincent de Paul, so that Albret can…
Minutes of PF general meeting of 18 December 1651 discussing among other issues, a petition by Vincent de Paul, who asks that nothing be changed with respect to the decision about founding other congregations in France. The cardinals decide that they…
Minutes of PF general meeting of 4 June 1657 discussing among other issues, a letter from the nuncio to France. He writes that the abbot of Luthumier has given a certain amount of money to the foundation, College for Priests of the Mission ("Preti…
Minutes of PF general meeting of 10 July 1657 discussing among other issues, the petition on behalf of Marco Cogleo [Marc Coglée], in which he had asked for missionary faculties. His request has been discussed before, however, the cardinals wanted to…
Minutes of PF general meeting of 10 July 1657 discussing among other issues, a question regarding the abbot of Luthumier and several missionaries of the institute that he founded. PF had previously decided that they should receive missionary…
Minutes of PF general meeting of 30 July 1657 discussing among other matters, the issue regarding the requests for missionary faculties by the abbot of Luthumier and his missionaries. The cardinals had previously decided to ask Cardinal Di Bagno…
Minutes of PF general meeting of 18 February 1658 discussing among other issues, a letter about the great rise of pious initiatives in France, by a certain Du Plessis. He writes about several successes: how Jansenism is being fought, that there are…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Celio Piccolomini, in which PF asks the nuncio for his judgment on the following issue. The "Preti della dottrina Xp'na" [the priests of the Christian doctrine] have asked to be allowed faculties, in…
Minutes of PF general meeting of 27 May 1659 discussing among other issues, the case of some secular priests called "I preti della Dottrina Christiana" [the priests of the Christian doctrine]. They would like to receive missionary faculties in order…
The nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, writes in support of a request from Pierre Gallais (here spelled Calais), member of CM and superior of the Sedan mission, to have missionary faculties granted to him and his companions of CM, among whom is…
1658 ad limina report by bishop of Alet, Nicolas Pavillon (visitation and presentation of report to the pope done by Edmund Jolly of CM, on account of Pavillon's infirmity.) The report presents the general state of diocese, including missionary…
The bishop of Vaison informs PF about the "spiritual progress and great results" of the "secular priests associated in a congregation called of the Missionaries, which is very useful to the Church, both for the conversion of heretics, and for the…
Letter from the bishop of Poitiers requesting that the Papal Bull, which the late Father Giuseppe of Paris had renewed on 21 February 1635, be continued, as had been the custom so far, in the following respects: a) the faculty of hearing confessions…
Letter from Cardinal Grimaldi (nuncio to France, preparing to end his mandate) regarding the Fathers of the Oratory, who had requested to be recognized as a mission. Grimaldi writes that their main goal is to instruct the "idiots" and not so much to…
Letter from the nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, to Cardinal Ludovisi accompanying the first CM petition asking for approval of the congregation by PF in 1628. The nuncio strongly recommends the CM missionaries and their…
Letter from the nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, accompanying two letters from King Louis XIII recommending CM to Pope Urban VIII and to the French ambassador to the Apostolic See, the count of Béthune. The nuncio's letter serves…
Letter from the nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, to Cardinal Ludovisi, accompanying the second 1628 petition for the approval of CM. The nuncio reiterates his support for CM, and defers to Cardinal Ludovisi the decision about the…
Letter from the nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, to PF Secretary Ingoli accompanying: a) a letter from the reigning queen (Anna of Austria) recommending CM to French Ambassador de Béthune; b) the second petition in 1628 for PF…
The nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, lets Secretary Ingoli know that he would be disappointed if the matter of CM would not amount to a successful conclusion. He asks that PF at least send a "handful of articles" for these good…
François Veron's reply to PF's response regarding his proposal to establish a Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith in France; he also wants to send a book he wrote on the method of disputing against heretics.
Summary of Vincent de Paul's petition for approval of CM, with PF Secretary Ingoli's (unfavorable) opinion on the matter; Cardinal Bentivoglio was charged to present the matter in the PF general meeting of 22 August 1628.
