Luis Morales, O.S.A. (1608 – 10 January 1681) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

Bishop of Tropea The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tropea (Latin: Tropiensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Tropea in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria (southern Italy). On 30 September 1986, the diocese was suppressed, and its territory ...

(1667–1681) ''(in Latin)'' and Bishop of Ariano (1659–1667). ''(in Latin)''

Biography

Luis Morales was born in Lucerna, Spain in 1608 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine. On 10 March 1659, he was appointed during the papacy of

Pope Alexander VII Pope Alexander VII ( it, Alessandro VII; 13 February 159922 May 1667), born Fabio Chigi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death in May 1667. He began his career as a vice- papal legate, an ...

as Bishop of Ariano. On 16 March 1659, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Franciotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Pace. On 7 February 1667, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VII as

. He served as Bishop of Tropea until his death on 10 January 1681.

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