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From: John Dillon <[log in to unmask]>

> 3)  Louis IX of France (d. 1270).... was canonized in 1297 by Boniface VIII,
whose excellent relations with L.'s grandson Philip IV doubtless suffused the
entire proceedings in a glow of the mutual admiration and respect for which
these two are famous.

do i note a quite rare example of Hagiographical Sarcasm here?
 
> Boniface VIII, as we all know, also had wonderful relations with his
predecessor, St. Peter Celestine (as pope, Celestine V).  

twice, in one Vita abbregée?

our Cups Runneth Over.

c

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