The Catholic Encyclopedia
Sixtus V, who had entertained a singular devotion for Loreto, by the Bull "Reddituri" of 11 July, 1587, gave formal approval to it, as to the litany of the Holy Name of Jesus, and recommended preachers everywhere to propagate its use among the faithful.
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1913 · The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Litany of Loreto"
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