Background
Canaves was born in Pollença, Majorca in Spain.
Canaves was born in Pollença, Majorca in Spain.
On August 30, 1713, Pope Clement XI appointed him as the successor of Bishop Davide Cocco Palmieri of Malta. He was consecrated bishop by Cardinal Francesco Acquaviva on September 10 and formally installed on October 4 of the same year. He spent the remaining 7 years as bishop of Malta until June 3, 1721, when he died at the age of 81.