Pope Clement X

Other accomplishments

He laboured to preserve the peace of Europe even though he was menaced by the ambition of Louis XIV of France, an imperious monarch over ecclesiastical matters (the struggle concerned the régale, or revenues of vacant dioceses and abbeys, which resulted in continued tension with France). He decorated the bridge of Sant'Angelo with the ten statues of angels in Carrara marble still to be seen there.

Related Topics:
Louis XIV of France - Diocese - Abbey - France

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To Clement we owe the two beautiful fountains which adorn the Piazza of St. Peter's church near the tribune, where a monument has been erected to his memory.

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See also: other popes named Clement.

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