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St. Raymond of Peñafort was born around 1175 in Catalonia, Spain, into a noble family. He studied at the University of Bologna, where he excelled in law and theology, later teaching there. His legal expertise was recognized by Pope Gregory IX, who commissioned him to compile the Church's legal corpus, resulting in the "Decretals of Gregory IX." He joined the Dominican Order in 1222, dedicating himself to the spiritual life, preaching, and the reform of the Church. | St. Raymond of Peñafort was born around 1175 in Catalonia, Spain, into a noble family. He studied at the University of Bologna, where he excelled in law and theology, later teaching there. His legal expertise was recognized by Pope Gregory IX, who commissioned him to compile the Church's legal corpus, resulting in the "Decretals of Gregory IX." He joined the Dominican Order in 1222, dedicating himself to the spiritual life, preaching, and the reform of the Church. | ||
Raymond was instrumental in establishing the Order of Our Lady of Mercy for the redemption of captives and wrote extensively on canon law and moral theology. He also served as the confessor to King James I of Aragon, influencing the king to lead a more virtuous life. His efforts in promoting the study of languages like Arabic and Hebrew for missionary work were notable. He passed away in 1275 in Barcelona, where he had spent his later years in prayer and contemplation. His canonization in 1601 by Pope Clement VIII recognized his significant contributions to the Church's legal and moral framework. | Raymond was instrumental in establishing the Order of Our Lady of Mercy for the redemption of captives and wrote extensively on canon law and moral theology. He also served as the confessor to King James I of Aragon, influencing the king to lead a more virtuous life. His efforts in promoting the study of languages like Arabic and Hebrew for missionary work were notable. He passed away in 1275 in Barcelona, where he had spent his later years in prayer and contemplation. His canonization in 1601 by Pope Clement VIII recognized his significant contributions to the Church's legal and moral framework. | ||
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Raymond was born in the village of Peñafort near Barcelona, around the year 1175, into a noble family. | Raymond was born in the village of Peñafort near Barcelona, around the year 1175, into a noble family. | ||