Noun
Italian pope from 1676 to 1689 whose papacy was marked by the struggle with Louis XIV of France over papal authority over French Catholics; known for saintliness and canonized in 1956 (1611-1689)
Source: WordNetAll the efforts of Innocent XI to induce Louis XIV to respect the rights and primacy of the Church proved useless. Source: Internet
But this same generous nature led him to bestow on his relations the riches they were eager to accumulate; on their behalf, and to the discredit of his pontificate, he revived sinecure offices which had been suppressed by Innocent XI. Source: Internet
Even while French Catholic leaders exulted, Pope Innocent XI still argued with Louis over Gallicanism and criticised the use of violence. Source: Internet
He also condemned proposition 35 and stated that the fetus does indeed contain a soul and that to abort was murder. citation Other activities Innocent XI was no less intent on preserving the purity of faith and morals among all people. Source: Internet
Innocent XI was frugal in matters of governing the Papal States, from dress to leading a life with Christian values. Source: Internet
Innocent XI was hostile towards the book "Varia Opuscula Theologica" (Various Theological Brochures) that the Spanish Jesuit Francisco Suárez published. Source: Internet