He faced intense conflict with King Louis XIV of France over regal interference in Church affairs, leading to diplomatic tension.
Facing a massive deficit upon his election, he drastically reduced expenditures, eliminated unnecessary offices, and balanced the papal budget. He refused to engage in traditional nepotism, instead favoring financial technocrats, though he did secure a salary for his nephew, Livio Odescalchi. benedetto odescalchi
Innocent XI was not a notable patron of the arts; in fact, his rigid moralism led to a decline in patronage, as he viewed excessive art as an unnecessary expense and sometimes, shamefully indulgent. He even ordered a robe painted over the nude personification of Truth on the tomb of his predecessor, Alexander VII. Regarding science, he upheld traditional views, condemning certain scientific theories, including those related to Copernican cosmology. Later Recognition He faced intense conflict with King Louis XIV