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'''Benedetto Justiniani''' (1550 – 19 December 1622) was a [[Jesuit]] [[theologian]] and [[Biblical scholar]] from [[Genoa]], in what is today [[Italy]].

Justiniani entered the Jesuit [[Novice|noviciate]] at Rome in 1579 and later taught rhetoric in the [[Roman College]], and then theology at [[Toulouse]], [[Messina]], and Rome. For more than twenty years, he served as head of the Roman College and regens of the Sacra Poenitentiaria ([[Apostolic Penitentiary]]). He also filled the post of Chief Preacher to the [[Pope]]. [[Pope Clement VIII]] appointed him theologian to [[Cardinal (Catholicism)|Cardinal]] [[Thomas Cajetan]], during his legation in [[Poland]]. Justiniani died at [[Rome]] in 1622.

==Works==
Justiniani's writings include:
*''In omnes B. Pauli Epistolas explanationes'', 2 vols.
*''In omnes Catholicas Epistolas explanationes''
*''Apologia pro libertate ecclesiastica ad Gallo-Francos''

==References==
*{{Catholic|wstitle=Benedetto Justiniani}}


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