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Benedict XIV

noun
1.
Pope who was a patron of the arts and who denounced the cruelty to the indigenous peoples of South America (1675-1758).  Synonym: Prospero Lambertini.





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"Benedict XIV" Quotes from Famous Books



... Failure of such attempts in France Theoretical condemnation of usury in Italy Disregard of all restrictions in practice Attempts of Escobar and Liguori to reconcile the taking of interest with the teachings of the Church Montesquieu's attack on the old theory Encyclical of Benedict XIV permitting the taking of interest Similar decision of the Inquisition at Rome Final retreat of the Catholic Church Curious dealings of theology with ...
— History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom • Andrew Dickson White


Words linked to "Benedict XIV" :   Roman Catholic Pope, pontiff, Holy Father, pope, Bishop of Rome, Catholic Pope, Vicar of Christ


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