French Cardinal Letters and Papal Briefs in Rome 1693
In Month of Soap 1693, Rome debates French influence and papal authority. Pope funds King’s efforts with 1500 pistoles via Nuncio. D’Effrées and Fanfos discuss accommodation with France after audiences with the Pope. Archbishopric promotions advance in Milan and Adrian. Cardinal Albani visits Saxony and delivers indulgences while ambassadors from Austria and Spain seek funds for Hungary and Neapolitan Inquisition, amid court tensions with Naples and Cantelni.