> It's also an interesting historical anecdote about the excesses of the Catholic Church during that period. I wonder if Scappi ever crossed paths with Philip

> It's also an interesting historical anecdote about the excesses of the Catholic Church during that period. I wonder if Scappi ever crossed paths with Philip Neri[+], one of the most important and well-connected reformers in Rome, who lived during the same time period. [+] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Neri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Neri