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Controversy Over Gallican Maxims and Papal Authority
The piece records a legal pastoral-like argument by Master Peter-Gilbert dé Voisins defending Gallican liberties amid attacks on fettering papal prerogatives. It critiques the Bishop of Laon’s mandate, defends distinguishing church and state powers, and warns against leveraging Rome’s authority to threaten French usages. Paris dispatch notes mention court health, appointments, India Company reforms, and military preparations at Compiegne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter-Gilbert Dé Voisins
France
Laon
Holy See
Bisop
St. Peter's
Church of Rome
Universal Church
Rome
Paris
N.S
Hospitalier du St
India Company
Mademoiselle de St. Maurice
M. Bernage
Monaco
Cardinal de Fleury
Santi
Dainé
Maléthé
Mademoiselle Bernard