Petition on behalf of Jean Le Vacher to PF, [1671]

Petition on behalf of Jean Le Vacher to PF, [1671]

Barbary (unspecified or several locations)

Algiers

Petitions for faculties

Salé

Petition on behalf of Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to PF. He asks: a) that PF either send missionaries to Tetouan, Salé, Fez, and Morocco, or give him the faculties to do so; and b) whether as vicar apostolic of Algiers and Tunis, or as vicar general, he also has the authority over the surrounding areas where there are many Christians, especially in the Bastion [de France]. If this is not the case, he asks for the needed faculties. At the meeting of 27 April 1671 the cardinals agree to give him the requested faculties to appoint missionaries for the other cities. With regard to the second issue they decide that the secretary should check whether it is the case, and that if not, the needed faculties should be requested [at the Holy Office].

Date discussed 1671-04-27

Additional comments

Jean Le Vacher

APF SOCG 427, 238r, 239r, 240v, 241v

[1671]

Addressed to PF

Italian

Latin

Petition

651

Origin: [Algiers]

Destination: Rome