BENEDICT XV: (1854-1922)

BENEDICT XV: (1854-1922) Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 1914-22. A very good D.S., Benedictus PP XV, boldly signed with a large flourish beneath, one page, folio, Saint Peter, Rome, 10th December 1921, to Cardinal Lualdi, in Latin. The partially printed document being an Apostolic blessing given by Pope Benedict XV to Presbyterian Cardinal Lualdi of St Andrea and Gregorio at Monte Caelio. The document bears in very large and bold printed capital letters the Pope´s name `Benedictus PP XV´, the blessing being carefully penned with several underlined words. Accompanied by the original 4to envelope bearing to the verso a Papal red wax seal in very fine condition. With blank integral leaf. Folded. EX £400-600 Alessandro Lualdi (1858-1927) Roman Catholic Cardinal who served as Archbishop of Palermo. On 1907 he was appointed Presbyterian Cardinal with title of Saint Andrea and Gregory of Monte Caelio.