July 7th

Blessed Benedict XI

Blessed · Common of Pope · Perugia, Italy · d. 1304

At Perugia in Umbria, the passing of Blessed Pope Benedict XI, of the Order of Preachers, who, kind and gentle, a reconciler of quarrels and a lover of peace, in the brief span of his pontificate promoted the peace of the Church, the restoration of discipline, and the growth of religion.

Latin Original

Perüsiz in Umbria, tránsitus beáti Benedícti papze Undécimi, ex Ordine Praedicatórum, qui, benígnus et mitis, iurgiórum vindex et pacis amátor, brevi pontificátus sui spátio, Ecclesiae pacem, disciplínae instauratiónem, religiónis increméntum promóvit.