Brief from Pope Clement XI to the Archbishop of Manila

From Habele Institute

Levesque, Rodrigue (1997). "Brief from Pope Clement XI to the Archbishop of Manila". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents: Vol. 10, Exploration of the Caroline Islands, 1696-1709. Volume 10, Exploration of the Caroline Islands, 1696-1709. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 483–486. ISBN 0-920201-10-5.

Abstract: Pope Clement XI writes to the Archbishop of Manila encouraging continued care and vigilance in promoting a mission to newly reported islands in the Chinese Ocean. The brief praises the zeal of the Manila church and Jesuit procurators, describes the islanders as docile and fair-minded, and urges prayers, advice, and local support for the proposed evangelizing expedition.