November 1, 1780: A Three-Page Formal Document to a Cardinal, Signed by Pope Pius VI

This three-page formal document written to a cardinal is from Bologna. It is quite long and untranslated. It appears to be in regard to financial aid or assistance.

Pius VI signed as pope on November 1st, 1780.

You are viewing page 3 of this document as the featured image, which contains the signature of Pope Pius VI, and all three pages above.

Artifacts belonging to or associated with the Pope are featured on Papal History/Pius VI. Also included are a Holy Year Brick from 1775 that is 50 years older than any the Vatican has and a Mirror with the Coat of Arms of the Pope, which includes a very interesting story. Two other items are included.His biography, coat of arms and burial monument are included on Papal History/Pius VI. 

In August of 1799, Pius VI died in exile, a prisoner of the French, in Valence. His last words were, Lord forgive them. His remains were placed in a basement there but Napoleon himself saw to it they were moved to a cemetery. In 1802, he allowed Pius’ remains to be transferred to Rome. In 1822, a monument built by Canova was completed for him in St. Peter’s.