19 Many adversities had to be overcome before the approval of the Rule was granted. First, the Holy See was petitioned through mediation of Fr. Wilhelm Morin, OFM, for approval of the newly created religious institute. Pope Alexander VI received the emissary very kindly and spoke of the piety and devotion of the daughter of Louis XI. However, the cardinals, assembled by the Holy Father for this occasion, brought forth at once the proscription of the IV Lateran Council concerning the installation of new orders and unanimously denied the approval of the submitted Rule. Some time later, Fr. Gabriel Maria personally traveled to Rome, but also time the cardinals in An old drawing depicts Fr. Gabriel Maria, OFM on his way to Rome to seek the approval of his Rule.
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