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Minutes of SC general meeting allowing the Capuchins to hear the confessions not only of heretics, but also of Catholics (and to grant them indulgences) throughout France, with the exception of important towns and cities.

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other things, the request by the Count of Joigny to grant the Capuchins from his town the faculty to hear the confessions of the town dwellers; PF asks for the opinion of the curia's procurator, who…

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other things, the issue of the cardinal fee due by the heirs of the late Cardinal de Retz.

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Minutes of PF general meeting rejecting the request by the count of Joigny to allow the Capuchins to instruct, hear confessions, and teach the catechism to the soldiers and sailors working on the triremes under his control.

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other things, the first petition for approval of the CM. PF asks for more information from the nuncio.

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing a letter from the nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, who let the cardinals know that the archbishop of Paris had promised to pay the overdue cardinal fee of his late brother. See the attached…

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Minutes of PF general meeting approving the establishement of CM as a "mission" (after having rejected two petitions requesting the approval of its establishment as a "congregation").

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Minutes of PF general meeting rejecting CM's first 1628 petition.

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PF deems it inappropriate to convince the archbishop of Paris to pay the fee for the cardinal ring of his late brother, by waving the annate overdue for a certain abbey that the archbishop had been administering for seven years. PF decides to…

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Minutes of PF general meeting mentioning, among other topics, that the fee for the cardinal ring of the late Cardinal de Retz was paid (supposedly by the archbishop of Paris, but he is not mentioned) thanks to the efforts of Cardinal of Balneo, the…

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SCER meeting discussing, among other topics, the establishment of the Congregation of Priests of the Christian Doctrine in Paris and their request for approval. Rules of electing the General are mentioned, and approved.

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Minutes of PF general meeting mentioning the congregation that Father Hyacinth from Paris wants to establish and its statutes (to be examined by PF).

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Minutes of particular congregation ("congregatio particularis"), assembled at the pope's order, in order to discuss the statutes of CEC. Amendments proposed chapter by chapter. F. 264r: "Fuit ex speciali mandato S'mi D.N. Cong. part'ris super…

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Minutes of PF general meeting (held in the presence of the pope), discussing, among other matters, the amended statutes of CEC. Some amendments are mentioned in detail. F. 267v: "Fuit Cong'o in Quirinali coràm Sanct'mo, cui interfuerunt octo/…

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing the request by Father Hyacinth (Capuchin) that his mission (CEC?) be confirmed for the entire territory of France; there is confusion between the nuncio and the procurator of the Capuchins on the nature of…

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Minutes of SCER meeting discussing, among other topics, the union of CM with St. Lazare. Decision is positive providing the pope agrees.

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing a new petition by Vincent de Paul requesting indefinite faculties for CM. PF decides to write to the nuncio to France, requesting information on the progress and usefulness of CM, considering that PF does not…

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing the matrimonial dispensations requested by priests of CM on behalf of two consanguineous couples, one from the diocese of Sens but living in Paris, and the other from "N." diocese; both granted by PF.

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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.

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other matters, the decision to assign the Madagascar mission to the Discalced Carmelite order, which is to send 12 missionaries to the island.

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing the establishment of a Jesuit mission in Geneva; CM is mentioned as being active in that city and its members were consulted on the matter. The decision was to consult with clerks dealing with French matters,…

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Minutes of PF general meeting including the decision to send Discalced Carmelite missionaries to Madagascar.

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Minutes of PF general meeting approving Hyacinth Guérin, member of the Recollect order from the Province of Lyon, as a missionary on the Barbary Coast, under the authority of Prefect Pascal Canto.

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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…

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As recommended by Cardinal Antonio Barberini (PF prefect), PF decided to have a letter written to Vincent de Paul about sending some of his priests to Ireland, especially Irish priests, if there are any in his congregation, in order to instruct local…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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