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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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Letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, in Paris regarding the Confraternity of the Exaltation of the Saint Cross, established by Father "Giacinto da Parigi Cappucino." PF amended the statutes of the confraternity…

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Internal PF document containing comments on the statutes of CEC, detailed chapter by chapter," to be shown only to the archbishop and the nuncio."

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Summaries of two PF decrees regarding the approval of the statutes of CEC on the condition that: a) the number of members stay below 50; b) that the members be residents of Paris and older than 24; c) that of the six administrators, three can be…

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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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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.

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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…

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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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Copy of letter sent from PF to Christophe Authier, regarding the functioning of the college in Avignon.

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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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Copies of letters from PF to Christophe Authier acknowledging the approval of his congregation's statutes and also referring to the college in Avignon, a mission in Sweden, and other matters.

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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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Copy of a letter from PF to Vincent de Paul, in which he is asked to send some of his missionaries to the Hebrides, in order for the priests on the islands to correctly celebrate the ceremonies and sacred rites. Many have forgotten how to do so,…

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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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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.

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Minutes of PF general meeting mentioning, among other things, that a letter should be written to Vincent de Paul requesting him to select somebody from among the Irish priests of his congregation, in order to be sent to Ireland to instruct priests in…

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, whether to grant Dominicus Raccus missionary faculties for Tunis. The subject was referred by Cardinal Ginetti and was based on a letter from two slaves from Tunis, who requested that the…

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Minutes of PF general meeting (held in the presence of the pope). Item 34 on the agenda records that Dominicus Raccus (probably a Capuchin) is to be granted missionary faculties for Tunis.

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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…

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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…

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Minutes of PF general meeting discussing the petition to nominate a priest for the metropolitan church of Tuam; this is a good example of the administrative route of such a petition. PF forwarded the issue to a congregazione particolare (special…

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