Question

Identify the author of the following primary source quote:"[After much debate] We consider that the Indians are truly men and that they are not only capable of understanding the Catholic faith, but according to our information, they desire exceedingly to receive it."

Answer 1

Answer: His Holiness Pope Paul III

Step-by-step explanation:

The above quote is a portion taken from an edict given by His Holiness Pope Paul III dated May 29, 1537. This is a papal edict which forbade the slavery of the Indians of the West and the South [the indigenous peoples of America] and all other people, it also endorsed the evangelization of the Indians.

It was addressed to all faithful Christians