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16 September 1747 Benedict XIV issues “Apostolici Ministerii munus” preventing the divorce of Jewish converts #otdimjh

Posted on September 16, 2015 by richardsh

BENEDICT XIV (PROSPERO LAMBERTINI) was the two hundred and fifty-fourth pope; born at Bologna in 1675; elected pope Aug. 17, 1740; died May 3, 1758. This pope, who graciously accepted a dedication from Voltaire and was full of amenity toward … Continue reading →

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15 september 1199 Papal Bull “Sicut Judaeis” re-issued by Innocent III #otdimjh

Posted on September 15, 2015 by richardsh

(Latin: “As the Jews”) was a papal bull setting out the official position of the papacy regarding the treatment of Jews.  Here are some excerpts: “[The Jews] ought to suffer no prejudice. We, out of the meekness of Christian piety, … Continue reading →

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27 July 1267 Papal Bull “Turbato Corde” extends Inquisition to Jewish Christians #otdimjh

Posted on July 27, 2015 by richardsh

Turbato corde is a papal bull issued by Clement IV. The bull was addressed to Dominican and Franciscan Friars on the issue of the arising of acts of heresy amongst the mixed Jewish and Christian peoples, expressing the then pope’s dissatisfaction and … Continue reading →

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12/14 July 1555 Papal Bull “Cum Nimis Absurdum” establishes Roman Ghetto and revokes Jewish community rights #otdimjh

Posted on July 12, 2015 by richardsh

Cum nimis absurdum was a papal bull issued by Pope Paul IV dated 12 July 1555. It takes its name from its first words: “Since it is absurd and utterly inconvenient that the Jews, who through their own fault were … Continue reading →

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3 July 1247 Pope Innocent IV issues Papal Bull to protect Jews from Blood Libel Accusations #otdimjh

Posted on July 3, 2015 by richardsh

After the body of a two year old girl found in Velress (Vaucluse), France, was used as an excuse for plundering the surrounding area (March 27), Pope Innocent IV (who was semi-retired by Emperor Frederick II) issued the Papal Bull … Continue reading →

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26 February 1569 Pope Pius V expels Jews unless they become Roman Catholics #otdimjh

Posted on February 26, 2015 by richardsh

Pope Pius V (who became a Saint in 1712) issues the papal bull Hebraeorum gens (“the people of the Hebrews”). Except for Rome and Verona, all Jews are to be expelled from the Papal States unless they convert to Christianity. … Continue reading →

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