Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori], 1665-12-30, [Rome]

Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori], 1665-12-30, [Rome]

Scotland

Scottish Catholics abroad

Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori]. The prefect of the mission of secular priests in Scotland [Alexander Winster] told PF about the current problem facing Catholics in the Highlands; they require a priest who could assist them in their spiritual needs, and would work together with the missionary in converting heretics. Winster proposed that they send Gio' Bianchi [John White], who is currently staying in Paris, to the mission. The prefect confirms that he is very talented, and also speaks Irish;  language barriers was the reason why it took PF so long to find a missionary. Moreover John White is also very willing to work for the mission for which his brother is also working [Francis White]. PF asks de' Vittori to talk to CM superior [René Alméras], and convince him to let John White go to the mission. They really need John White for the mission as there is a big scarsity of priests, whereas someone else could easily take over his old task. PF asks de' Vittori to keep them informed about the latest developments, regarding this matter. 

Additional comments

PF

APF Lettere 50, 129v-130r

1665-12-30

Adressed to [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori]

For the notes where PF decides to try to win John White for the mission, see: APF SOCG 308, 206r-208v, 231v (database item 331).
For the response of the nuncio to France, see: APF SOCG 308, 251r-v, 252r, 254v (databse item 340).

copy; unsigned

Italian

Letter

833

Origin: [Rome]

Destination: [Paris]