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Condemnation of papal nuncio Pedro Gravina for interference in efforts to abolish the inquisition. Includes eleven documents drawn from the nuncio's correspondence on this matter.

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Notice of the Cortes' decision under Constitution article 305 to abolish the inquisition's use of images and inscriptions to publicize and memorialize the names of those formerly condemned for heresy. These are to be removed from al churches and monasteries, and destroyed within three days.

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Collection of four separate but related documents with texts for promulgation of an Edict of faith (Cádiz 1776) and pronouncement of anathema (both printed), and different types of abjuration and absolution formulas in cases of heresy (manuscript). Contains signatures and wax seals.

Scope and Contents Collection of documents relating to the abolition of the inquisition, apparently dating to 1813 and purchased by a priest of Arganda named José Garcia Armesto. Included are five printed proclamations (some with signatures) from the regency Cortes on reform of religious life in Spain, including abolition of the inquisition while retaining punishments for heresy. Manuscript copies of instructions follow, with various signatures, explaining how measures are to be implemented in local...

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Notice of the Cortes' decision to maintain punishments for heresy despite having abolished the inquisition.