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Earthquake Relief and Papal Bulls Shape 1693 Vatican News
In April 1693 reports note papal bulls for three years to fund church rebuilding after a recent earthquake. The Pope grants vacant sees to a favored prelate amid consistory plans, with Venice preparing a distant expedition fleet and multiple ships embargoed for the great convoy. Venetian and Roman factions move to secure offices and reveal murder implicants while a Padua murder debate stirs public opinion.
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Férrara
Allan
Avilas
Signor Caccia
Marchiones Olyepia Gineti
Padua
Rome
Venice
Levait
Atlaitha
Admiiral de Téa
Sicily
Levant