The official mission of cardinal Luis Belluga in Roma in 1722-1723: An approach to an unpublished collection of letters diplomatic

Abstract

In the process of renewal of the Church in the eighteenth century Spanish was instrumental Apostolici Ministerii the Bull (1723) Innocent XIII, which imposed strict compliance with the disciplinary decrees of the Council of Trent, somewhat neglected so far, both the clergy and the diocesan convent. Our contribution explores the origins of that agreement, as well as the decisive role in negotiating, drafting and adoption corresponded to Cardinal Luis Belluga, Cartagena’s bishop, highlighted by Philip V in order to obtain a bull in Rome, where he remained throughout the biennium 1722-1723. The basic sources consulted, and we bring offices are led by Cardinal Francesco Acquaviva d’Aragona, charge d’affaires of Spain in the Holy See, Jose Grimaldo, Spanish secretary of State.