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Innocent XII: Last Papal beard and an end to nepotism. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Innocent XII, who succeeded Alexander VIII–Nepotism comes back big, for a little while. You can listen to the podcast about him here.
Pope Innocent XII (Latin: Innocentius XII; Italian: Innocenzo XII; 13 March 1615 – 27 September 1700), born Antonio Pignatelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 12 July 1691 to his death in September 1700.
The Holy See Pontiffs Innocent XII [ AR - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - PT] Innocent XII 242nd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 12,15.VII.1691: End Pontificate: 27.IX.1700: Secular Name: Antonio Pignatelli: Birth: Spinazzola ...
It was greatly due to the arrogance of Martinitz that Innocent XII advised King Charles II of Spain to make a Frenchman, the Duke of Anjou, his testamentary successor, an act which led to the “War of the Spanish Succession”.
Innocenty XII (łac. Innocentius XII, właśc. Antonio Pignatelli; ur. 13 marca 1615 w Spinazzola, zm. 27 września 1700 w Rzymie) – włoski duchowny katolicki, 242. papież w okresie od 12 lipca 1691 do 27 września 1700.
23 wrz 2024 · In 1693 he broke the politico-religious deadlock between King Louis XIV of France and the Holy See by influencing Louis to disavow the four Gallican Articles of 1682 issued against Innocent XI. In exchange, Innocent agreed to extend the king’s right to administer vacant sees.
Innocent XI created him Cardinal-Priest of San Pancrazio fuori le mura and Bishop of Faenza on 1 September, 1682, then Archbishop of Naples in 1687. After the death of Alexander VIII the cardinals entered the conclave at Rome on 11 February, 1691, but neither the French nor the Spanish-Hapsburg faction among the cardinals could carry its candidate.
