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Innocent X1644-1655 Giovanni Battista Pamphili born 1572 Innocent X was born at Rome, on the 7th of March, 1572, of a very noble family, originally of Gubbio. Placed in the Roman College, the resort of the young Roman nobility, he applied himself to all the studies that could enhance the advantages of his birth. At twenty he was received as doctor, and...

Mater et MagistraEncyclical of Pope John XXIIIon Christianity and Social ProgressMay 15, 1961To His Venerable Brethren the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, and all other Local Ordinaries that are at Peace and in Communion with the Apostolic See, and to the Clergy and Faithful of the entire Catholic World.Venerable Brethren and Dearest Sons, Health and Apostolic Benediction.Mother and Teacher of all nations–such is...

Highlights of the Life of His HolinessJohn Paul I191217 October Born at "Forno di Canale" (Belluno), (actually at Canale d'Argordo), son of Giovanni Luciani and Bortola Tancon; was baptized the same day at home, by the midwife, as he was in danger of death.19 October Baptism was formalized in the Church by the curate, Don Achille Ronzon.1918October Began elementary school.191926 September Was...