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This historical document, dated 1799, is a letter from Domenicini to Mannet de S. K., detailing ecclesiastical developments in the Portuguese and British territories of India during the late 18th century. The correspondence addresses the challenges faced by the Catholic Church in establishing a new cathedral in Bombay, then under British control, following the refusal of local authorities to grant approval for its construction. After prolonged negotiations, the British and Portuguese authorities, in collaboration with the Archbishop of Goa, secured permission for the building of the cathedral, which was consecrated by the Archbishop of Bombay in the presence of nearby bishops and congregants. The letter also discusses broader ecclesiastical governance issues, including the rights and responsibilities of local clergy, the influence of colonial powers on church administration, and the spiritual protection afforded to Catholics in the region. It reflects the complex interplay between religious authority, colonial administration, and missionary efforts in the context of the East India Company's expanding influence. This document provides valuable insights into the administrative and theological concerns of the Catholic Church in 19th-century colonial India, particularly regarding the establishment of ecclesiastical structures and the maintenance of religious autonomy amidst colonial pressures.
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This document is a copy of a letter dated 14 February 1746, originating from Rome and addressed to King João V of Portugal and the Algarves. The original correspondence, dated 16 January in the sixth year of the pontificate of an unnamed Pope, conveys formal ecclesiastical gratitude for the acquisition made by His Majesty (S. M.) benefiting the clergy. The Pope expresses appreciation for the monarch’s support of the Church, acknowledging his pious conduct and reaffirming ongoing spiritual intercessions on behalf of the Portuguese crown. Emphasising the Pope’s apostolic blessing bestowed upon King João V and his entire royal family, the letter underscores the close relationship between the Holy See and the Portuguese monarchy during the mid-18th century. Written in Latin with a postscript notation in Portuguese indicating the date and recipient, the document serves as a diplomatic and religious communication reflecting the ceremonial and devotional practices of the period. It highlights the role of the Catholic Church in affirming monarchical authority through spiritual endorsement and reveals the mechanisms of reciprocal recognition between secular rulers and papal authority in early modern Europe. This transcription provides scholars with primary source material pertinent to the study of Iberian- Vatican relations, religious patronage, and the intersection of monarchy and ecclesiastical power in the 18th century.
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