Pope Leo XIV dead, Conclave Begins [MT, Open, IC]

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

His Holiness, Leo XIV has died and his body interred in the Lateran Basilica with Pope Innocent III. Thus a conclave has begun and the doors of the Sistine Chapel sealed. Thus we ask, Which Papabile Will Become the Most Holy Father of the Catholic Church?

Cardinal Simon de Borja, Ambassador to the Inca Court (Age 36)- Moderate: Amicable and Intellectual, Simon is the scion of the Borgia Spanish branch. Open to reform but only after extensive debate and testing. He is currently married to Anawarkhi Ocollo, a noble woman from tahuantnsuyu. Simon serves as the ambassador to the Inca court and is known for his non-conversional interest in the foreign people. He speaks eight languages fluently.

Cardinal Ludovico de'Colonna-Borgia, Gonfalonier of the Papal Army, Duke of Urbino and The Romagna, Former Condotierro Captain (Age 62)- Conservative :Ludovico Borgia is the son of Pope Julius IV and one of his mistresses. He was brought up in the Pope's court and educated by the best tutors. However the area of warfare was his father's talent, and one that he inherited. He is a famous warrior, once slaying several Lutheran warriors in single combat during a recent war. He is a staunch militarist, and wishes to continue his father's mission of making the church preeminent among nations.

Gabriel de Borja, Former Duke of Sevilla, Abbot of Santa María la Real, Fitero (Age 55)- Liberal: Unknown until comments made against the Spanish Crown two years ago, Gabriel was once the Duke of Seville. Due to "a reconciliation of thought" and personal issues, the duke renounced his titles and joined with the Cistercian monks at Fitero when he was thirty. Usually the opposite happens, but Gabriel's voice and opinion were amplified during his time at the abbey. His many letters and essays denouncing the entwined monarchies of Rome and Madrid, as well as ones calling for a Christo-Socialist system earned him many sanctions from the abbey's leadership but also their respect. He was made the abbey's leader five years ago. He was recently brought to the Papal Court by the Late Leo XIV as a source of wisdom.

Alonso de Borja, Prince of Spain (Age 19)- Conservative : The fourth in line to the Spanish Throne, Alonso is the youngest son of the Spanish King and youngest of the papabile. Although he is legally the Spanish Prince, he is not in line for the throne. Alonso was adopted by the king after his sister died giving birth to him. His father is unknown, but rumor says it is kept secret do the possibility that his parentage would hurt relations with a country that shares strained but friendly relations with Rome. Alonso is currently an undergrad student, but well versed in Vatican politics since his birth. His conservative ideals focus on the sancitiy of the family, and he is well known for wishing to return Rome's focus towards the family unit and has more than once stated his wish to rescind the liberal reforms made by past Popes.

Cardinal Jean de Borgia, Duke of Valentinois and Archbishop of Avignon (Age 40)- Moderate: The self-syled Frenchman of the Borgia clan, Jean is the Duke of Valentinois and the great underdog of the papabile. Prostitue-born, Jean grew up as a petty thief and catamite on the streets of France and northern Italy. Under Calixtus' inheritance reforms, Jean became the most controversial case. Allegedly Pope Calixtus IV's great-grandson, Jean's case was disputed in many courts before Pope Leo XVI dispensed with his inheritance and granted him Avignon and Valentinois in recompense. Jean is practical at his core, ignoring politics and intrigue to do what needs to be done.

Feel Free to ask any of the Cardinal's Questions regarding policy, or even their personal lives! Yes like a real conclave you can change your vote. This first vote lasts until February 4th! A runoff wil decide the victor in our home region. The pope will be announced on this thread.

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

*sacred bump*

[The Byzantine-Roman Empire]

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[The Byzantine-Roman Empire]

Honestly, all of these Guys are a Horrible Pick to be Pope, however, the Best One in my Opinion and as the most voted one of the Polls, it would be Cardinal Simon de Borja. So, don't consider this a Endorsement for him, I'm just telling my opinion.

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

Honestly, all of these Guys are a Horrible Pick to be Pope, however, the Best One in my Opinion and as the most voted one of the Polls, it would be Cardinal Simon de Borja. So, don't consider this a Endorsement for him, I'm just telling my opinion.

To The Eastern Roman Empire,

I thank for the 'endorsement'. I guess. Please refrain from insulting my family in future correspondences please. While every Borgia has their quirks, each of these men are highly deserving of wearing the Papal Tiara. Politics may vary, but we all serve God and our Sole, Sacred, Mother Church so that God's children may return unto him in everlasting life.

With Regards,
Simon de Borja, Cardinal-Duke of Galicia, Ambassador to The Royal Court of His Magnificence Sapa Inca Waccha Yupanqui

[The Byzantine-Roman Empire]

Honestly, all of these Guys are a Horrible Pick to be Pope, however, the Best One in my Opinion and as the most voted one of the Polls, it would be Cardinal Simon de Borja. So, don't consider this a Endorsement for him, I'm just telling my opinion.

To The Eastern Roman Empire,

I thank for the 'endorsement'. I guess. Please refrain from insulting my family in future correspondences please. While every Borgia has their quirks, each of these men are highly deserving of wearing the Papal Tiara. Politics may vary, but we all serve God and our Sole, Sacred, Mother Church so that God's children may return unto him in everlasting life.

With Regards,
Simon de Borja, Cardinal-Duke of Galicia, Ambassador to The Royal Court of His Magnificence Sapa Inca Waccha Yupanqui

Ok you apparently can't read, that was OOC talk, try to understand, most nations use

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[/box] to perform diplomatic Telegrams to other nations in a IC thread, and, you must read better, I said don't count this as a endorsement at all! and, the way I talked should have also have said I was talking OOC, and IC

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

To The Eastern Roman Empire,

I thank for the 'endorsement'. I guess. Please refrain from insulting my family in future correspondences please. While every Borgia has their quirks, each of these men are highly deserving of wearing the Papal Tiara. Politics may vary, but we all serve God and our Sole, Sacred, Mother Church so that God's children may return unto him in everlasting life.

With Regards,
Simon de Borja, Cardinal-Duke of Galicia, Ambassador to The Royal Court of His Magnificence Sapa Inca Waccha Yupanqui

Ok you apparently can't read, that was OOC talk, try to understand, most nations use

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[/box] to perform diplomatic Telegrams to other nations in a IC thread, and, you must read better, I said don't count this as a endorsement at all! and, the way I talked should have also have said I was talking OOC, and IC

(OOC: I can read perfectly. Mark OOC as OOC. Note that the title says IC, not OOC. Please refrain from making further posts on this thread please. Thank you!)

[The Byzantine-Roman Empire]

Ok you apparently can't read, that was OOC talk, try to understand, most nations use

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[/box] to perform diplomatic Telegrams to other nations in a IC thread, and, you must read better, I said don't count this as a endorsement at all! and, the way I talked should have also have said I was talking OOC, and IC

(OOC: I can read perfectly. Mark OOC as OOC. Note that the title says IC, not OOC. Please refrain from making further posts on this thread please. Thank you!)

OOC: I had planned on making a official post, sorry, and, banning someone for making a mistake? Wow, very sorry still

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

As the Conclave drew on, the final ceremonies were held for the passing of Pope Leo XIV. As per his wishes, a grand procession was made from Rome to his newer resting place a church/villa in Tusculum. Leading the march The Sacred Band and Sisters of St. Michael marching in formation while escorting the Spanish King and his entourage in gilded carriages and chariots. The aging Ferdinand VII himself rode a black horse, crowned and armored. The tone was far from mournful. Instead of arms and armor, the soldiers wore costumes and carried banners, singing traditional marching and victory songs. Following the army was Pope Leo XIV himself. His body mummified using a Roman technique (improved on the formula used on Rosalia Lombardo), Leo's body is enthroned and carried by devoted litter-bearers. His mummy bore traditional vestments and wore the four-tiered tiara he commissioned during his reign. Following behind him were his favorite people. Dancers, Courtesans, Singers, and Actors celebrated their great patron during the long march and the common people began to follow in ever large crowds, a pilgrimage in the making. After being buried in a displayable tomb, the celebrations lasted long into the night. For miles could be heard the sounds of love, mirth, and life itself.

"If mio Ascanio could see how we mourned his death, he would laugh at us for being so somber! I could never forget him. Nobody will."~ King Ferdinand VII

[New Aeyariss]

Official letter from Bishops of Church of the Greater East,

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Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as well as those who do not share our faith, but are willing to listen;

Currently, the assembly of Bishops of the Church of the Greater East, wishes to officially issue a letter regarding recent issues of conclave. While our church does not in any way endorse Roman idolatry and, in our view, heretical believes of Roman papacy, we still appeal to you before Christ, to whom we profess current alignment, to inform you of your wrongdoings, which are not based on your doctrines, but rather, about recent state of morality in Rome.

First to begin, our Church is disgusted by loose sexuality currently being practiced in Rome. While it is within our position that marriage is a gift of God, news have reached us that one of the candidates is son of Pope and one of his several mistresses, courtesans being present on the funeral and apparently engaging in their profession in the Papal court itself..

Our church officially asks you to repent from your sins and refrain from practicing fornication and adultery the way you are currently conducting it. May Christ the Emperor and Heavenly Father bless you!

- Bishops of Church of the Greater East.

[Commonwealth of Hank the Cat]

Commonwealth National Heavenly Church of the Co-Founders

Greetings, Glorious Brothers in Faith.

A message from the glorious and divinely chosen President of the Commowealth States.

We are impressed by Rome's dedication of faith. We, of course, endorse Alonso de Borja, for his is a glorious hero of the family unit, the nuclear family. All other candidates seek pseudo-Christianity, in our opinion. Without a doubt, we endorse him for the faith and position of Pope. We hope that all who oppose the great Nuclear Family are wiped away in a sea of good.

Of course, it would be even better if ye all also revered the divine and holy Co-Founders, who were chosen by the Heavenly Lord Himself, but not all can be good and moral: except in the great Commonwealth States.

We hope that ye choose the right choice, a divine choice, just like the mighty Co-Founders in Heaven.

-Vice President Tömörbaatar Khan, speaking for the rest of the Commonwealth, and the divinely chosen President of the Commonwealth States.

Goodbye, glorious brothers.

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

The Letters were read aloud before Conclave. The comments from the Papabile are as follows:

"We are thankful for the consideration of bishops of the greater eastern church to write to us. In response I must say that culutral traditions ought to be respected between nations so that good relations may be kept between them. Your condemnation of our practices is uncalled for and disrespectful. It is nice to see that Alonso has gotten a new endorsement. If he were to take the Papal Crown, I'd love to be their ambassador."~Simon de Borja

"HA! HA! HA! Are they really trying to talk down to us? I still have the brains of the last heretic who tried to that on my mace!"~Ludovico de'Colonna-Borgia

"I agree. I would do my best to change it, but Rome has always been a city besotted by whores and catamites. I might just take up my Papal Residence at the abbey."~Gabriel De Borja

"You are totally right, grand-uncle, but we must change Rome from within. We've lost focus on what made the Borgia so powerful, and what makes humanity great. Family. I am honored to be endorsed by such an magnanimous group of people. Thank you."~Prince Alonso de Borja in response to his uncle.

"I am insulted. The poor must do what they can to survive, and what simple pleasures they have is a terrible crime. As someone who actually lived as a beggar, as the lowest of the low, I understand what its like. This is the main problem with people like both of you and the eastern heretics. You speak of morality, of reshaping Rome in your image but you forget who makes Rome Rome. Her people. This is why I'll miss Leo. He fought for the common man. I will do the same."~Jean de Borgia

[Republic of Libanon]

Recently the Pope of the Syriac-Maronite Church of Lebanon and Aram issued a religious decree condemning idolatry.

"Idolatry of worshiping Mary must be cleansed from the Holy Church as God's followers we honor the Virgin Mary the Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ by following her example and keeping the faith, we must get rid of the statues of Mary for this idolatry!

Mary is ashamed and angry to see that people worship her instead of God.

that statue is not even of Mary it is actually a Babylonian statue that Gnostics snuck into the Holy Church, as righteous followers of God we must avoid worshipping the Babylonian Queen of Heaven! Deus Vult! "


The Knight's of Saint Maroun began to tear down the statues of Mary from their own churches, the idols were tore down, as it was rediscovered that this was not what God wanted.

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

Recently the Pope of the Syriac-Maronite Church of Lebanon and Aram issued a religious decree condemning idolatry.

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"Idolatry of worshiping Mary must be cleansed from the Holy Church as God's followers we honor the Virgin Mary the Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ by following her example and keeping the faith, we must get rid of the statues of Mary for this idolatry!

Mary is ashamed and angry to see that people worship her instead of God.

that statue is not even of Mary it is actually a Babylonian statue that Gnostics snuck into the Holy Church, as righteous followers of God we must avoid worshipping the Babylonian Queen of Heaven! Deus Vult! "


The Knight's of Saint Maroun began to tear down the statues of Mary from their own churches, the idols were tore down, as it was rediscovered that this was not what God wanted.

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The events were read aloud before Conclave. The comments from most of the Papabile are as follows:

"Such rash and violent reactions ought to be condemned or discussed. If they continue to threaten Rome's superiority, than yes some measures ought to be taken."~Simon de Borja

"What!? You really want us to be weak, don't you Simon? My father, Pope Julius IV, excommunicated them and named them as enemies of Rome. They continue to defy us. If I have to, I will leave this conclave with the Sisters of St. Michael and make sure to nail the hands of their 'pope' to the doors of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore."~Ludovico de'Colonna-Borgia

"There is no need for that, Ludovico. I am sure my father is already having Spanish Intelligence investigating this. We do not need a rash crusade at the present moment. I do agree that we cannot allow them to gain further ground against the church, and that Julius's excommunication must stand. If I were Pope, this errant bishop would be brought to Rome in chains if he were to ever step within our political sphere."~Prince Alonso de Borja in response to his uncle.

" Are you people actually listening to yourselves? Who cares what they do? They are a heretical sect on the edge of the world! There's hundreds of those. They'll become a problem when they become militant, and I guessing that threatening to nail their hands to a church dedicated to Mary is not going to help ameliorate them to our bountiful compassion!"~Jean de Borgia

[TURTLESHROOM II]

KINGDOM OF THE UNITED TURTLES, MUSHRSOOMS, AND MEN OF TURTLESHROOM
PRIVATE SECTOR
CATHOLIC (CHRISTIAN) CHURCH OF TURTLESHROOM
CARDINAL OVER ALL (CATHOLIC) CHRISTIANITY

Good evening.

On behalf of the faithful in TurtleShroom, I, acting in my position as the highest national cardinal in the TurtleShroomer Catholic Church, do express my condolences to the late Holy Reverend, Pope Leo XIV. I had the honor of personally meeting and then entering Communion under the late Pontiff, and since then, while our nation has crumbled, the Church has remained steadfast in its assistance to the needy among all sides.

As subordinates of the late Holy Reverend, we do hereby issue our responsibility to cast our ballot in favor of CARDINAL SIMON BORJA, LEGATE TO THE INCAN PEOPLES.

We support the Borgian See's decision to allow for clergymen to get married and we do not oppose the Pontiff taking concubines for the purpose of siring heirs. However, we must also expres our discontent with the lack of formal codification of the Church bylaws that allow the Pontiff and the clergy to take concubines for the purpose of siring heirs. Right now, they are depicted as "off the books" mistresses, when in fact, they are legitimate concubines taken under the oath of marriage and equal provision and protection. Surely the Borgian Pontiffs do not sleep with random women!

It must be noted that the TurtleShroomer Rite also explicitly condemns the "Mother Mary, Queen of Heaven" cult and quasi-deification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and does not permit idolotrous glorification of the Blessed Virgin Mary or the presence of statues of her outside the holy Nativity. Glory is to be given to God and His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, alone.

We hope to engage with the Pontiff-elect that we may finally and fully integrate into Communion under the just and righteous administration of the shepherds in the Borgian See.


Jesus loves you,
-H. EMINENCE, THE REV. CARDINAL JASON ICFELLA OF TURTLESHROOM, SPIRITUAL ADVISOR TO THE CROWN

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

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KINGDOM OF THE UNITED TURTLES, MUSHRSOOMS, AND MEN OF TURTLESHROOM
PRIVATE SECTOR
CATHOLIC (CHRISTIAN) CHURCH OF TURTLESHROOM
CARDINAL OVER ALL (CATHOLIC) CHRISTIANITY

Good evening.

On behalf of the faithful in TurtleShroom, I, acting in my position as the highest national cardinal in the TurtleShroomer Catholic Church, do express my condolences to the late Holy Reverend, Pope Leo XIV. I had the honor of personally meeting and then entering Communion under the late Pontiff, and since then, while our nation has crumbled, the Church has remained steadfast in its assistance to the needy among all sides.

As subordinates of the late Holy Reverend, we do hereby issue our responsibility to cast our ballot in favor of CARDINAL SIMON BORJA, LEGATE TO THE INCAN PEOPLES.

We support the Borgian See's decision to allow for clergymen to get married and we do not oppose the Pontiff taking concubines for the purpose of siring heirs. However, we must also expres our discontent with the lack of formal codification of the Church bylaws that allow the Pontiff and the clergy to take concubines for the purpose of siring heirs. Right now, they are depicted as "off the books" mistresses, when in fact, they are legitimate concubines taken under the oath of marriage and equal provision and protection. Surely the Borgian Pontiffs do not sleep with random women!

It must be noted that the TurtleShroomer Rite also explicitly condemns the "Mother Mary, Queen of Heaven" cult and quasi-deification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and does not permit idolotrous glorification of the Blessed Virgin Mary or the presence of statues of her outside the holy Nativity. Glory is to be given to God and His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, alone.

We hope to engage with the Pontiff-elect that we may finally and fully integrate into Communion under the just and righteous administration of the shepherds in the Borgian See.


Jesus loves you,
-H. EMINENCE, THE REV. CARDINAL JASON ICFELLA OF TURTLESHROOM, SPIRITUAL ADVISOR TO THE CROWN

To his Eminence, Jason Icfella,

I thank you for your support during this time of transition. The laws regarding inheritance are codified under Spanish statutory laws. This was chosed by Pope Julius IV instead of a Bull as to avoid these laws applying to the entirety of the church. As for the random women claim, my colleague Jean de Borgia is a living example of the opposite. These laws are in place for the good of the family, and of the church.

Sincerly,
Simon de Borja, Cardinal-Duke of Galicia, Ambassador to The Royal Court of His Magnificence Sapa Inca Waccha Yupanqui

[Peoples Republic of the Basque People]

I, Mondesi Naglefi, Supreme Leader of the People's Republic of the Basque People, promote Simon Di Borja as the next pope. He's the only liberal, meaning that he can be a boon to our country. He can help us improve our civil rights scenario, and keep political freedom in the hands of the Supreme Leader. He can help us become a more Marxist nation-state, and that is why we support Simon as the next pope.

We'd also like to acknowledge the tragic passing of pope Leo. Leo was an influential man, and though our nation was not around, we all felt, in a good or bad way, his impact. Pope Leo will surely be missed by many in our nation.

On behalf of the Basque Peopleans,
Mondesi Naglefi

[United Ardokian Commonwealth]

Public Announcement from His Holiness, Pope Patrick XLIX

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I, Pope Patrick XLIX of the Ardokian Catholic Church do not recognise the illegitimate antipopes of Rome. They have perverted the Catholic Church into a hereditary monarchy, a blasphemous action against myself as the representative of the Lord. However Gabriel de Borja seems like the lesser evil, so I shall suggest he is elected lest there be mass excommunications.

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

In accordance with Papal Reforms under Pope Leo XIV, a runoff will be held within the Res Publica Catholicae Borgiae to choose the pope fromt he leading two candidates. Those being Simon de Borja, and Jean de Borgia. The announcement of the next pope will still be here.

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

The Holy Empire of Trabadius wrote:
The following question has been submitted by the Trabadian delegation to the Papacy to both papabile:
"Assuming you are recognised as leader of the West, what will you do to promote peace and enforce religious orthodoxy in your sphere?"

"I intend to promote peace and orthodoxy by moving away from the aggressive foreign policy that the Colonna popes enacted. We will instead promote cultural education and diplomacy over warfare and death. Autocephalus churches will continue to be autocephalus. If the need arises, perhaps an ecumenical council can be called, but only under extreme circumstances."~Simon de Borja

"I agree with Simon, but I also disagree with Simon. Warfare only serves to make the higher classes fatter and the lower orders deader. Rome under my rule would shift from the militarist policy currently kept by Ludovico (he will be removed from his position as Gonfalonier) towards a defensive one. I will keep the status quo 'officially' when it comes to orthodoxy. I am honest, and probably the only honest man in this chapel. 99% of the time we will ignore minor heresies that tend appear occasionally among the lower orders. Burning every peasant who says Jesus is talking to them is a huge waste of resources."~Jean de Borgia

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:
HABEMUS PAPAM!
Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum,
Dominum Simon Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae Cardinalem Borja,
Qui sibi nomen imposuit Pelagius.

[Il Borgia Vaticano]

His Holiness, Pope Pelagius III, Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Son of the Mother of The Church, Shepard of the Flock of Jesus Christ, Sole and Most Sanctified Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Primate of Italy, Legatus Emeritus Imperium Incam, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, Sovereign of the Vatican City State, Servant of the servants of God.

[The Symplegades]

The Republic of The Symplegades
Official Communication of the Office of the President

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To: His Holiness, Pope Pelagius III, Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Son of the Mother of The Church, Shepard of the Flock of Jesus Christ, Most Sanctified Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Pontiff of the Universal Church, Primate of Italy, Legatus Emeritus Imperium Incam, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, Sovereign of the Vatican City State, Servant of the servants of God.
Subject: Hearty Congratulations and Best Wishes

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Your Holiness

On behalf of my government, I extend the heartiest congratulations and best of wishes upon the occasion of your election as the Roman Pontiff. We hope that your tenure will mark a turning point in the advancement of ecumenical relations and international good-will, and from your respectable record as a friend of the indigenous people of the Incan Empire, we are confident that you will be able to bring together humanity, of all different faiths and cultures, in the way in which I, as a Christian, believe an incredible priest truly can. Together I hope that Symplegadians will willingly join the Roman Church and others for the advancement of peace, goodwill, and improved standards of living around the globe. Finally, I hope that your time in the Papal Office will bring forth friendship between the Italian people and the Symplegadian people, who share the Latin cultural and academic origins of the Roman Empire, as well as, for the most part, the Christian faith.

I hope that your reign will be clement, and will not be disturbed by the troubles which haunted your predecessors, both domestically and internationally. I hope that you will be resolute in the defense of what is good for man, and hostile to that which brings evil and pain. I conclude these wishes with a promise that I will attempt to keep you in my prayers, and that my family will remember you, as well, in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Hyginus Cicero-Gregorsworth
President of The Republic of The Symplegades

[The Symplegades]

Official Communication of The Most Reverend Archbishop of Isthmaea, Supreme Primate of the Symplegadesian Church

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To: His Holiness Pelagius III, Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Shepard of the Flock of Jesus Christ, Sanctified Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Pontiff of the Universal Church, Primate of Italy, Legatus Emeritus Imperium Incam, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, Sovereign of the Vatican City State, Servant of the servants of God

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Inscribed on The Second Day of February, Feast of Saint Apollonia Virgin & Martyr, and Eve of the Feast of Saint Scholastica Abbess and Virgin

Your Holiness Pelagius, my brother priest and brother in the order of bishops of the Universal Christian Church

Through my hand I have penned these things, the wishes of the Church of Jesus Christ and her faithful in the Symplegadesian Church, our bishops, priests and deacons, monastics, and laity, upon your acension to the Romish Papacy, and election to the ancient and hallowed throne and crown of the See of Saint Peter, the Diocese of Rome. May your days be ever healthy, may you enjoy the good graces of Christ, and may his mother and her brethren in the communion of holy saints be relentless in their prayers to him for you. Furthermore we pray that your episcopal reign will see the Church throughout the world move closer to unity and peace. We pray also, that the angels will bring our petitions up to God for stability within your state, your house, your suffragan bishops, and your continent. We pray also, that we will be able to engage your Holy personage in constructive and pious dialogue, which may one day make the Christian Church whole, vital and new. These are the wishes of the Church of the Symplegades to you and the Roman Church, may these ever be the best of intentions.

Furthermore, my brother Pelagius, I will herein inscribe my own personal wishes, both as a brother priest, bishop, and as a fellow son of Christ. I pray that we will come to a greater reckoning with one another, that by your example I may become a more fitting shepherd to my flock, and likewise, that if there is anything from my fourteen years as Primate of the Church of the Symplegades that may benefit your reign, that I will willingly share it. Furthermore, I pray for your own personal health, and that the Roman Catholics and Symplegadesians of the Universal Church may find themselves in good humour and gentle fellowship with one another. In closing, my family and congregation will pray for your health and wisdom, and we hope that as the Lord's angel touched the lips of Isaias with a burning cinder, so may the Lord cleanse your lips and mind with his mercy, forgiveness, and benediction. I look forward to your kindly reply, just as I look forward to your continued health and wellness.

Felice Christe,

His Right Honor the Most Reverend Priest and a Vicar of Christ, Philemon Galbraith-Dickenson, by Divine Providence the Archbishop of Isthmaea, Primate of the Church of the Symplegades, Metropolitan of Isthmaea and its Region, Visitor at Universitas Balnaeam, Confessor, Doctor of Divinity, and Benedictor, Protector of the Order of Gaius Iulius, and Chaplain of the Order of Saint Edward The Confessor

[TURTLESHROOM II]

KINGDOM OF THE UNITED TURTLES, MUSHRSOOMS, AND MEN OF TURTLESHROOM
PRIVATE SECTOR
CATHOLIC (CHRISTIAN) CHURCH OF TURTLESHROOM
CARDINAL OVER ALL (CATHOLIC) CHRISTIANITY

The Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Christian Church of the TurtleShroomer Rite does hereby certify and enter into Communion under the shepherding of the newly elected Holy Reverend.

Your papal titles under the TurtleShroomer Rite are as follows:
[Blocktext]Your full title under TurtleShroomer Rite Canon Law is: The Holy Reverend Pope Pelagius III, Pope of the Borgian See, by the Grace of God, Pope of TurtleShroomer Catholicism, Vicar of Christ, Shepherd of the Catholic Turtles, Shepherd of the Catholic Mushrooms, Shepherd of Catholic Men, Overseer of the TurtleShroomer Rite, Supreme Pontiff, Successor of the Disciple Peter, Rock of Christendom, Archbishop of Borgian Rome, Pastor, Shepherd, Brother In Christ, Defender of the Faith, Servant of the Servants of God.

You will be addressed by TurtleShroomer Catholics as "Holy Reverend" or "The Holy Reverend".[/blockquote]

Upon your coronation, in accordance with TurtleShroomer Rite Canon Law, the leading national Cardinal of TurtleShroom- me -will attend your ceremonies, where I will kneel and place my forehead upon your signent ring, while raising my right hand to declare you the Pope of TurtleShroomer Catholicism. Per tradition, I will ask you the traditional questions presented to the Pontiff (to which you are to respond with the phrase "we will") and have you repeat the Statement of Christian Faith* before me and two witnesses you shall provide.
These traditions have been observed by any Papacy the TurtleShroomer Rite has placed herself under their Communion and are expected of any Supreme Pontiff.

You are encouraged, but not required, to attend Mass at the Oakwood Cathedral of Jonesboro and observe the TurtleShroomer Rite's customs and traditions firsthand.

I would also like you, but cannot demand you, to clarify and issue a fitting Papal Bull (or other Canon Law or Encyclical) defining the status of your concubines and the siring of heirs and offspring while sitting in the Disciple Peter's Seat. Are clergymen allowed to marry?


May God bless you and your reign. May He guide you and convict your heart through the Holy Spirit to shepherd your Flock in a way that follows the teachings of the Holy Bible alone, above all traditions and creeds of man. May your reign be long and prosperous. May you spread the Good News of Jesus Christ of Nazareth to Jerusalem, Judea, and the Outermost Parts of NationStates. May you live as Jesus lived, walk as Jesus walked, and keep yourself holy before the eyes of the Lord.

God bless you.
-H. EMINENCE, THE REV. CARDINAL JASON ICFELLA OF TURTLESHROOM, SPIRITUAL ADVISOR TO THE CROWN


* = The Statement of Christian Faith, as defined by the TurtleShroomer Rite's Canon Law, is this: I believe, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and my Personal Lord and Savior.