On still another occasion, when the King of France, forgetting his own rule, interposed in behalf of the Barberini family, Innocent the Tenth declared, that, having no desire to interfere in the affairs of France, he trusted his Majesty would not interfere in his.
Sumner recounts a historical instance where the Pope advised the King of France against interfering in his affairs, emphasizing the principle of non-interference.
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