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January 20. Lateran. Pope Alexander VI writes to the master and brothers of the knighthood of the Temple of Jerusalem, responding to their devout requests by granting that are not held at all nor can they be forced to pay any taxes, collections, subsidies, or sums of money or exactions however they are called for any reason because of their churches, houses, or any other possessions, by any papal or legatine letter obtained or to be obtained without special papal mandate making full and express mention of this indulgence, and the pope declares null and void any sentences of excommunication or interdict promulgated against them contrary to this indulgence.