Petition on behalf of Brother Léonard to PF [1628], Paris

Petition on behalf of Brother Léonard to PF [1628], Paris

Capuchins

France (missions in)

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 first clause asks for the renewal and extension of the papal bull giving them the right to bring their mission not only to the heretics but also to the Catholics, especially for hearing confessions. The fifth clause asks for the right to exercise these faculties everywhere in the province, except for the most important cities and towns. The sixth and last clause mentions that all conditions are subject to approval by ordinaries. The note on 41v summarizes the document and adds, regarding the fifth clause, that it was included in order to "not allow the Capuchin missionaries to hear confessions everywhere."

Date discussed 1628-06-20

Additional comments

Letter signed "F. Leonardus" (probably Father Léonard of Paris).

Brother Léonard

APF SOCG 130, 40r-v, 41v

[1628]

Addressed to PF

Original; signed; Latin; PF notes in Italian and Latin.

Latin

Italian

Petition

8

Origin: Paris

Destination: Rome