As World Watches Papal Election, Jeffery Leving Acquires Intriguing 16th Century Manuscript from Secret Conclaves

As the world watches the close of a historical papal election, the curious might find themselves well-informed by a document from the secret conclaves recently obtained by prominent attorney and historian Jeffery M. Leving, founder of the internationally respected Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. Leving has cultivated critical international and strategic relationships over the decades to recover hidden historical documents which provide insight into our present and our future. The document, entitled LInstruttioni sopra lattioni de Conclavi, or, in English, An Examination of the Workings of the Papal Conclaves was written by Giovanni Francesco Lottini, secretary to Cosimo de Medici, patriarch of the most powerful family in 16th century Italy. The Medici had significant influence on events at the Vatican. Pope Leo X, who excommunicated Martin Luther and commenced the Protestant Reformation, was a Medici and the last non-priest to become Pope. Lottini and Cosimo de Medici attended secret conclaves where Cosimo de Medici had significant influence over the fate of the papacy, and, by extension, the Catholic Church. The document Leving acquired discusses the intensity and factional rivalries that went on behind the scenes of a papal election between different Italian aristocratic families such as the Orsini and the Farnese. The document also discusses traits that are important in a pope, like personal charm and shrewdness in international politics. This account of the workings of a papal election is especially relevant at a time when the Cardinals are convening in secret to decide who will be the next leader of the worlds 1.2 billion Catholics. Lottinis depiction of the secret conclaves is certainly an important and historic portrait of the 16th century past. Jeffery Leving is a nationally respected attorney who also has a great love for historical artifacts. His historical pursuits last made headlines when he donated an original 1855 edition of Frederick Douglass book, My Bondage, My Freedom to Chicago State University. Amongst Levings collection of valuable artifacts are commissions for African-American soldiers who served during the Civil War and 19th century newspaper articles documenting the first election in which African-Americans voted. Aside from his historical interests and his influential law practice, Mr. Leving is also a gifted painter, and his paintings can be viewed at www.levinggallery.com. To learn more about Jeffery Leving, his work, and his fascinating intellectual pursuits, contact Jennifer Whiteside at (312) 296-3666.