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Foreign News June 24, 1773

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

In Rome, the Jesuits are suppressed in the Papal States, France, Spain, Portugal, the Two Sicilies, and Parma. General Father Ricci appointed bishop; professed members supported from society funds, novices dismissed. Papal bull to be published on Low Sunday, with copies for requesting sovereigns. Avignon and Benevento restored to Holy See via Bourbon accord.

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ROME, April 3.

The Fate of the Jesuits is at length decided, in the following Manner. Father Ricci, their General, is appointed a Bishop. The Society is suppressed in this City, and throughout the Ecclesiastical State, as well as in France, Spain, Portugal, the Two Sicilies, and the Dukedom of Parma. Those Jesuits who are professed are to be provided for out of the Effects of the Society, and the Novices to be dismissed. The Bull of his Holiness is to be published on Low Sunday, and his Holiness will grant a Copy of it to such Sovereigns as request it. At the same Time will be published the Accommodation between his Holiness and the Courts of the House of Bourbon, by which Avignon and Benevento are to be restored to the Holy See.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Jesuits Suppression Papal Bull Father Ricci Bishop Bourbon Accommodation Avignon Benevento

What entities or persons were involved?

Father Ricci His Holiness

Where did it happen?

Rome

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rome

Event Date

April 3

Key Persons

Father Ricci His Holiness

Outcome

society suppressed in rome, ecclesiastical state, france, spain, portugal, two sicilies, dukedom of parma; father ricci appointed bishop; professed jesuits provided for from society effects; novices dismissed; avignon and benevento restored to holy see.

Event Details

The Jesuits' fate decided: General Father Ricci appointed Bishop. Society suppressed in specified regions. Professed members supported from effects, novices dismissed. Papal bull published on Low Sunday, copies granted to requesting sovereigns. Accommodation with Bourbon courts restores Avignon and Benevento to Holy See.

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