Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (1765-1846), he served as pope from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opposed democratic and modernizing reforms in the Papal States and throughout Europe, seeing them as fronts for revolutionary leftism, and sought to strengthen the religious and political authority of the papacy. Autograph endorsement, signed "Gregorio PP XVI," one page, 8.5 x 12.5, September 20, 1839. Letter in Italian from Joannes Franciscus Cardinal Falzacappa, who advises of a payment of an annual offering to the Pope by the priests of the Holy Spirit Order of the Sacred College. Endorsed at the conclusion by Pope Gregory, who commends the order for its offering. Lower left retains original red wax seal. In fine condition, with some water staining along top edge.
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