MANCINI, ISIDORO. — Theologian and canonist of the Order of Minims, born in Paola (Cosenza) in 1712, died in Rome on 21 April 1756. He taught theology and canon law for more than fifteen years, first in Naples and then in Rome at the College of St Francis of Paola ai Monti, where he served as regent of studies. Benedict XIV appointed him his theologian for spiritual exercises, and in 1752 made him prefect of studies at the Urban College of Propaganda Fide, a position he held until his death.
He served as consultor to the Sacred Congregations of Rites, of Indulgences, and of Sacred Relics, where his opinion was highly esteemed. Within his Order he held the offices of superior and vicar general for Italy. The General Chapter held in Barcelona in 1752 had entrusted him with the task of preparing a new edition of the Bullarium of the Order; this work, like other writings Mancini was preparing for publication, remained unpublished owing to his untimely death.