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Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers to PF. He asks for the faculty to consecrate altar stones and chalices, as sometimes the chalices are either stolen by the Turks, or are gilded again; he also notes that there is…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The cardinals dislike the fact that he asked for faculties and instructions for two priests who are going with some French merchants to Madagascar, since PF wants to avoid…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

Minutes of PF general meeting granting missionary faculties with eleemosynary title to Julien Guérin, member of CM and "French consul" in Tunis.

Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other things, the letter from the nuncio to France, in which he relates to two CM priests who went to Madagascar. The nuncio says that Vincent de Paul requests faculties and instructions. PF decides to…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The cardinals have accepted the apology of Vincent de Paul regarding the mission of Madagascar, and they have also conceded the mission to the two priests going there, as can be…

Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other things, a letter from the nuncio to France asking to excuse the two CM priests who went to Madagascar without prior permission from PF. PF decides to grant missionary status to Charles Nacquart…

Minutes of PF general meeting (held in presence of Pope Innocentius X) granting Jean Le Vacher the license to use the faculties transferred to him by the late Julien Guérin, who died before Le Vacher's arrival in Tunis.

Minutes of PF general meeting of 18 October 1949 discussing among other issues, the petition of "Thadaeus Mollonus" (Thady Molonay) who asks to be granted the faculty of receiving the Holy orders, including that of priesthood, and the title to become…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 7 March 1650 discussing among other issues, a petition sent by William Ballantyne, in which he asks that he and John Walker be appointed missionaries in Scotland, and be given an annual provision. The cardinals…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 25 April 1650 discussing among other issues, a petition sent on behalf of Alberto Di San Michele, the prefect of the mission of the Discalced Carmelites in Madagascar. He asks for a travel provision for the…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 31 May 1650 discussing among other issues, a petition sent on behalf of Vincent de Paul asking if he can send other missionaries to replace CM priests who died of the plague. The cardinals agreed to appoint Philippe…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 9 August 1650 discussing among other issues, the petition by Jean Le Vacher, who asks to be declared vicar apostolic in Tunis. PF answers that he should write to the archbishop of Carthage, asking to be appointed…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 15 January 1652 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Vincent de Paul to send CM missionaries to Salé; the consul of Salé has frequently solicited Vincent de Paul for the matter. The cardinals decide…

Copy of a letter from PF to Vincent de Paul. PF writes that some Recollects have proposed to go to Madagascar, in order to address the great need of missionaries in the mission. The cardinals, however, chose to first ask Vincent de Paul, as some of…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 6 May 1652 discussing among other issues, a letter by the nuncio to France in which he reports Vincent de Paul's request to start a mission in Salé. The cardinals agree to the request, and to give Vincent de Paul the…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 9 September 1652 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Jean Le Vacher, member of CM and vicar apostolic in Tunis. He asks for three things: a) the authority over all religious (both free and slaves),…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 9 December 1652 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Tunis. He asks that his mission be extended to Tripoli, as had been the case for his predecessor Julien Guérin;…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 10 February 1653 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Vincent de Paul. He asks for missionary status and faculties for two other (not yet selected) priests (beside Claude Dufour and François…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 11 March 1653 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of William Ballantyne and John Walker, missionaries in Scotland. They ask for the renewal of all the faculties they received during the first three…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 1 April 1653 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Vincent de Paul, in which he asks PF to declare the following priests missionaries in the Hebrides: Gerard Brin, John Ennery and Thomas Lumsden. The…

Minutes of PF general meeting of 13 October 1653 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of William Ballantyne and John Walker. They ask that James Crighton, John Smith, and Thomas Lumsden (all Scottish secular priests), be declared…
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