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  • This franchise was restricted, under Innocent XI. to the inside of their palaces.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • The feast originated in Spain and was approved by the Holy See in 1513; Innocent XI extended its observance to the whole Church in 1683 in thanksgiving to our Lady for the victory on September 12, 1683 by John Sobieski, king of Poland, over the Turks, who were besieging Vienna and threatening the West.

    Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary Argent 2006

  • Again, when Innocent XI steadfastly refused to accept bishops who, as priests, had participated in the assembly of 1682, Louis went through

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

  • This work, praised by Clement IX and Innocent XI, who congratulated the author upon it, caused a sensation, and struck a heavy blow at

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

  • Alexander VIII (1689-91), during his short pontificate, induced Louis to surrender his claim in the matter of the franchises and also published a Bull, until then reserved, by which Innocent XI had condemned the Declaration of 1682.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

  • Nuncio in London during the reign of James II (1685-88) he was charged by Innocent XI with the delicate task of inducing the English

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

  • The last-mentioned episode, of which a full account may be read in M. Reaumes '"Histoire de Bossuet", is of peculiar interest, supported as it was by the Court of Hanover, with the approbation of many Protestant princes, and watched with sympathy by Clement IX and Innocent XI.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 15: Tournely-Zwirner 1840-1916 1913

  • In 1680, when Innocent XI transferred him to Cesena, he left to the people of Siponto a memorial of his apostolic activity, his devotion to the poor and his constant preaching brought about a thorough-going reformation among both clergy and people.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

  • The Prefecture of São Luiz was annexed to the See of Olinda by Innocent XI, 15 July, 1614; on 30 Aug., 1677, it was created a bishopric dependent on Lisbon; Frei Antonio de S. Maria, a

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913

  • Church by Innocent XI, and assigned to the Sunday after the Nativity of Mary by a Decree of 25 Nov., l683 (duplex majus); it was granted to Austria as d.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913

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