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In 1661, the cardinal-legate who ran Bologna on behalf of the pope issued a proclamation against people “who show so little love for the public good that they arrogate themselves the right to make mortadelle containing some beef.”
Delizia! John Dickie 2008
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Every three years the pope would send a new governor, or cardinal-legate, to exercise princely authority by proxy.
Delizia! John Dickie 2008
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December, 1084, as consecrated Bishop of Constance by the cardinal-legate, Otto of Ostia, the future Urban II.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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Varin, apprised of the course of events by Father Rozaven, referred the matter to the cardinal-legate in France, and on 21 June, 1804, broke with Paccanari.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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It is rumored that a cardinal-legate will come to Germany to announce the council.
Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church 1894
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A succession of _fêtes_ and hunting-parties was given by the duke for the entertainment of his imperial guest during the next week, and ending with a "_Caccia bellissima_" to which the cardinal-legate, all the princes, ambassadors, and courtiers were invited.
Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497 Julia Mary Cartwright Ady 1887
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Santa Maria delle Grazie, the ambassadors were waiting to receive the body, and, taking it from the hands of the chief magistrates, they bore it to the steps of the high altar, where the most reverend cardinal-legate was seated, in his purple robes, between two bishops, and himself said the whole Office.
Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497 Julia Mary Cartwright Ady 1887
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The cardinal-legate had appeared and been welcomed before, and took his seat upon a throne erected expressly for him.
Paris: With Pen and Pencil Its People and Literature, Its Life and Business David W. Bartlett 1870
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Everything being ready, the cardinal-legate left his throne, went to the foot of the altar, and commenced the _Veni Creator_, which was taken up and executed by the fine orchestra.
Paris: With Pen and Pencil Its People and Literature, Its Life and Business David W. Bartlett 1870
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[Page 174] * Antoine Duprat, cardinal-legate, chancellor of France, was appointed legate in 1530, and died 1535.
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