Cardinal Spada informs PF that the archbishop of Paris is heir (but not beneficiary) of the late Cardinal de Retz, and that he could perhaps be "lured" to pay the fee for his late brother's cardinal ring (which had not been paid) by way of a brief…
Cardinal Spada informs PF that his efforts with the archbishop of Paris (regarding the cardinal ring fee issue) had the same effect as those of the former nuncio to France, Cardinal Bentivoglio. Spada says that details about the latter are attached,…
The new nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, lets PF know that the solution suggested by PF in a letter from 20 May 1627, namely to collect the fee for the ring of late Cardinal de Retz via litigation with the owners of his goods,…
French notarized copy collating two earlier documents: a) the CM foundation act (17 April 1625); and b) its approval by the archbishop of Paris (24 April 1626). The collation was sent to PF with the aim of having CM approved as a mission in 1627.
Latin translation of a notarized compilation of two earlier documents in French, namely the CM foundation act (17 April 1625) and its approval by the archbishop of Paris (24 April 1626). The French notarized version (dated 12 August 1627) was sent to…
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.
Copy of a letter fragment from the archbishop of Paris to Cardinal Bentivoglio regarding the cardinal ring fee, in which the archbishop explains that it is not his responsibility to pay it.
Letters from François Veron relating news on heretics in France and requesting the support of PF for his congregation. The note indicates that PF was going to advise Veron to start by approaching the nuncio for support, and that the nuncio's approval…
The nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, writes to Cardinal Ludovisi about various matters; among which is the "cardinalizio" (cardinal ring fee) of Cardinal de Retz, which the archbishop of Paris had promised to pay the previous…
Second petition on behalf of CM requesting approval in 1628; it repeats the demands of the first petition and adds two new clauses (singled out in the PF notes on 62r). The additions underline that: a) the priests would do their work free of charge;…
The nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, writes that the archbishop of Paris again claims that he has no obligation to pay the fee for the cardinal ring of late Cardinal de Retz (particularly since he had died before receiving the…
Petition on behalf of Brother Léonard. Faculties requested by the provincial of the Capuchins from the Paris province, so that their mission in that province may continue with good results, according to the suggestions of the nuncio to France. The…
Petition on behalf of Vincent de Paul and the first CM missionaries to Pope Urban VIII for the establishment of their congregation; a note on 52v shows that the request was presented by Cardinal Bentivoglio in the PF general meeting of 22 August…
Series of letters from members of CEC to Father Hyacinth, who was in Rome at that time, trying to get CEC approved by the pope. The letters were presented to Cardinal Honuphrius in PF general meeting of 12 July 1633. See attached file for an extended…
Collation of documents related to CEC, done by notary Delatie on 26 September 1634 for PF. The collation includes: a) a notarized confirmation by Jean-François de Gondi, archbishop of Paris, who is to be superior, president, and moderator of the said…
Four unnumbered folios written face-verso containing "Confirmatio Contractus et concessionis domus Hospitalis seu Prio’tus Cong’ni cum noua concess’ne." Two separate folios in middle, containing the decision by SCER (written in a different hand).…
Two reports on the activities of CEC, most likely written by Father Hyacinth. The first report lists 30 cases of conversion and is dated 2 March 1635; the second gives additional examples of CEC activities and results thereof, and is dated 20 March.
Printed booklet dedicated to the doctors in Theology of the University of Paris by "Frater Hyacinthus religiousus Capucinus, et humilis Minister S. Congregationis Propagationis fidei Christianae." Contains orations.
Report on the "state of missions in the Province of Paris," with no particulars given (seems to refer to the Capuchins). Classification of types of missions. Folded inside the first folio there is another folio (same paper, same handwriting) on the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Booklet printed by CEC and dedicated to the cardinals of PF and the archbishops and bishops of France. Content related to general issues (doctrine). Title page reads: "Eminentiss. Cardinalib'… Archiepiscopis & Episcopis… Maiora Ecclesiae…
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…
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…
