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Faithful: | Faithful: 700+ | ||
( | (04/2026) | ||
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== | == '''Church Goals And Objectives''' == | ||
=== | === INTRODUCTION: === | ||
The Holy Catholic Church is the institution responsible for the guidance, protection, and administration of the Christian faith on EarthMC. The Church represents both a living community of Christians on the server and an essential roleplay organization that engages in geopolitics in the sandbox that is EarthMC by guiding nations and their leaders towards peace and harmony. While there are many varying denominations of Christianity in real life, Christians on EarthMC from all backgrounds, who share the same morality and mission, have united together under the Holy Catholic Church to maintain a strong Christian community and root out toxicity on the server. | The Holy Catholic Church is the institution responsible for the guidance, protection, and administration of the Christian faith on EarthMC. The Church represents both a living community of Christians on the server and an essential roleplay organization that engages in geopolitics in the sandbox that is EarthMC by guiding nations and their leaders towards peace and harmony. While there are many varying denominations of Christianity in real life, Christians on EarthMC from all backgrounds, who share the same morality and mission, have united together under the Holy Catholic Church to maintain a strong Christian community and root out toxicity on the server. | ||
=== | === [https://discord.gg/8AGQShAFdk Our Discord Server] === | ||
=== | === OUR MISSION: === | ||
𝐈. The Holy Catholic Church in EarthMC does NOT exist to function as a roleplay group, but rather to serve as a welcoming community for the Christian player base of the server. | 𝐈. The Holy Catholic Church in EarthMC does NOT exist to function as a roleplay group, but rather to serve as a welcoming community for the Christian player base of the server. | ||
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== ''Canon Law'' == | == ''Canon Law'' == | ||
=== | === CANON LAW: === | ||
The Code of Canon Law is a series of books that establish the laws, functions, procedures, customs, and behavioral guidelines all faithful members should follow on EarthMC. This document serves as the backbone of the Church as it guides its day-to-day operations. To understand the nature and purpose of the Church, it is recommended that one reads the document. | The Code of Canon Law is a series of books that establish the laws, functions, procedures, customs, and behavioral guidelines all faithful members should follow on EarthMC. This document serves as the backbone of the Church as it guides its day-to-day operations. To understand the nature and purpose of the Church, it is recommended that one reads the document. | ||
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==''Church Hierarchy''== | ==''Church Hierarchy''== | ||
The Pope: The EMC Vicar of Christ, The Holy Father, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Patriarch of the East and the West, Successor to the Prince of the Apostles, Archbishop of the Greater Roman Province, Bishop of Rome, Barer of the Ring of the Fisherman, Servant of the Servants of God. (His Holiness)[[File: | The Pope: The EMC Vicar of Christ, The Holy Father, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Patriarch of the East and the West, Successor to the Prince of the Apostles, Archbishop of the Greater Roman Province, Bishop of Rome, Barer of the Ring of the Fisherman, Servant of the Servants of God. (His Holiness) | ||
[[File:BNXVIII.png|alt=|thumb|281x281px|Pope Benedict XVIII]] | |||
Cardinals: Only clergy eligible to become Pope in succession of the last. Leaders, representatives and voices of the Church. (His Eminence) | |||
Archbishops: Leaders of large ecclesiastical territories. They are sometimes given the honorary title of Patriarch, depending on the region they lead. (His Excellency) | Archbishops: Leaders of large ecclesiastical territories. They are sometimes given the honorary title of Patriarch, depending on the region they lead. (His Excellency) | ||
Auxiliary | Auxiliary Bishops: The auxiliary bishop assumes the role of diocesan administrator and governs until a successor is appointed. (Most Reverend) | ||
Bishops'':'' Leaders of smaller ecclesiastical regions. (Most Reverend) | Bishops'':'' Leaders of smaller ecclesiastical regions. (Most Reverend) | ||
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== ''Holy Orders'' == | == ''Holy Orders'' == | ||
=== | === HOLY ORDERS: === | ||
Holy orders, or religious orders, are direct subcategories of the clergy that allow clergymen to choose their role within the Church. The main clerical holy orders of the Holy Catholic Church are the following: | Holy orders, or religious orders, are direct subcategories of the clergy that allow clergymen to choose their role within the Church. The main clerical holy orders of the Holy Catholic Church are the following: | ||
'''''Diocesan Clergy''''': ''Ordinary Priesthood'' - The Diocesan Clergy are ordinary clergy members that attend to the needs of their local assigned parishes. They obediently follow the assignments placed by their Bishop and live a regular apostolic life. | |||
'''''Jesuit Order''''': ''Society of Jesus'' - The Jesuits are scholars of the Church. These clergymen take to the studies and procure the education of other clergymen regarding Canon Law. They are mainly tasked with the recruitment of more priests and are characterized by their obedience to the Pope. | |||
'''''Franciscan Order''''': ''Order of St. Francis of Assisi'' - The Franciscans are the de facto missionaries of the Church. These are clergymen who frequently travel to evangelize nations out of the main influence circles of the Church to further the borders of Christendom. They are characterized by their humility in the usage of different attire from the rest of the clergy and bear the special title of Friar. | |||
'''''Benedictine Order''''': ''Order of St. Benedict'' - The Benedictines are the artisans and workers of the Church. These members are notable for their building skills, map art creation, and collection, their passion for architecture and the churches they build across Terra Aurora. | |||
'''''Dominican Order''''': Order of Preachers The Dominicans are the defenders of the faith. These hardcore members of the clergy pride themselves on their commitment to promoting the moral principles of the faith, giving fiery speeches and lectures to the faithful, and eradicating all threats to the Church. | |||
==''Popes:''== | ==''Popes:''== | ||
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His Holiness, '''Clement XV''' - Supreme Pontiff, (former) leader of the Catholic Church. | His Holiness, '''Clement XV''' - Supreme Pontiff, (former) leader of the Catholic Church. | ||
His Holiness, '''Pius XIII''' - Supreme Pontiff, ( | His Holiness, '''Pius XIII''' - Supreme Pontiff, (former) leader of the Catholic Church. | ||
His Holiness, '''John Paul III''' - Supreme Pontiff, current leader of the Catholic Church. | His Holiness, '''John Paul III''' - Supreme Pontiff, (former) leader of the Catholic Church. | ||
His Holiness, '''Benedict XVIII''' - Supreme Pontiff, current leader of the Catholic Church. | |||
==''Cardinals:''== | ==''Cardinals:''== | ||
His Eminence, Cardinal Albani - Dean of the College of Cardinals, Secretary of State, Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith. [[File:Cardinals.png|alt=Image of Church Cardinals|thumb|351x351px|Cardinals of the Church | His Eminence, Cardinal Albani - Dean of the College of Cardinals, Secretary of State, Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, Vatican Archivist. | ||
His Eminence, Cardinal Awuzup - | [[File:Cardinals second.png|alt=Image of Church Cardinals|thumb|351x351px|Cardinals of the Church]] | ||
His Eminence, Cardinal Awuzup - Archbishop of the Americas, Dicastery for Culture. | |||
His Eminence, Cardinal | His Eminence, Cardinal Quarox - Archbishop of Jerusalem, Congregation for Divine Worship. | ||
His Eminence, Cardinal Randov- | His Eminence, Cardinal Randov- Bishop of France, Secretary of the Economy. | ||
==''Archbishops:''== | ==''Archbishops:''== | ||
His Excellency, the Archbishop of Western Europe, FarryHatcher | His Excellency, the Archbishop of Western Europe, FarryHatcher | ||
His Excellency, the Archbishop of | His Excellency, the Archbishop of Poland, Aleksander58_ | ||
His Excellency, the Archbishop of | His Excellency, the Archbishop of Spain, 1lum1nat1 | ||
His Excellency, | His Excellency, the Archbishop of Asia, Acutis24 | ||
== ''Bishops:'' == | == ''Bishops:'' == | ||
[[File:Corbeau.png|alt=corbeau|thumb|264x264px|CourbeauNoiraud, former President of the Council of Bishops ]]The Most Reverend, Bishop CorbeauNoiraud | |||
The Most Reverend, Bishop S11Daniels | The Most Reverend, Bishop S11Daniels | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop | The Most Reverend, Bishop Navy_1979 | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop Backinblack240 | The Most Reverend, Bishop Backinblack240 | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop Wxckedi | The Most Reverend, Bishop Wxckedi | ||
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The Most Reverend, Bishop Indigo | The Most Reverend, Bishop Indigo | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop | The Most Reverend, Bishop TGSTTV | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop | The Most Reverend, Bishop Sinelin | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop | The Most Reverend, Bishop Atti | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop | The Most Reverend, Bishop Dilster2000 | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop | The Most Reverend, Bishop middlement | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop | The Most Reverend, Bishop Orange_lol | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop | The Most Reverend, Bishop Mr_Polar_Bear | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop | The Most Reverend, Bishop FarryHetcher | ||
The Most Reverend, Bishop 69Dean69 | |||
== Dioceses and Archdioceses == | == Dioceses and Archdioceses == | ||
Diocese of Rome - Pope Benedict XVIII | |||
Archdiocese of | Archdiocese of Poland - Archbishop Aleksander58_ | ||
Archdiocese of | Archdiocese of Spain - Archbishop 1lum1nat1 | ||
Archdiocese of Jerusalem - Cardinal Quarox | Archdiocese of Jerusalem - Cardinal Quarox | ||
Archdiocese of | Archdiocese of Asia - Archbishop Acutis24 | ||
Archdiocese of | Archdiocese of Americas - Cardinal Awuzup | ||
Archdiocese of the Africa - Archbishop Atti_737 | |||
Diocese of | Diocese of Antarctica - Vacant | ||
Diocese of Brazil | Diocese of Brazil - Vacant | ||
Diocese of | Diocese of Scandinavia - Bishop Sinelin | ||
Diocese of | Diocese of Italy - Bishop FarryHetcher | ||
Diocese of | Diocese of West Levant - Vacant | ||
Diocese of | Diocese of East Levant - Bishop Orange_lol | ||
Diocese of | Diocese of France - Cardinal RandovMan | ||
Diocese of | Diocese of the Netherlands - Bishop 69Dean69 | ||
= '''''Historia Ecclesiae''''' = | = '''''Historia Ecclesiae''''' = | ||
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''' | "𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙; 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩; 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙪𝙙𝙚. 𝙄𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙮; 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡; 𝙞𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝. 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨, 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨, 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨, 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨." | ||
𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 '''''13: 4–7''''' | |||
= ''De Tempore ALEXANDRI P. P. IX .'' = | = ''De Tempore ALEXANDRI P. P. IX .'' = | ||
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[[File:Funerale.png|alt=Cardinals address and give last messages of farewell to Benedict XVII|thumb|Cardinals address and give last messages of farewell to Benedict XVII]] | [[File:Funerale.png|alt=Cardinals address and give last messages of farewell to Benedict XVII|thumb|Cardinals address and give last messages of farewell to Benedict XVII]] | ||
= ''The Funeral of Pope | == ''The Funeral of Pope Benedict XVII'' == | ||
'''On Monday, July 4th, at 11:26 AM UTC Pope Benedict XVII was pronounced deceased''' and delivered his final message to the people of EMC. During his time he completed the greatest feats of all EMC Pope's including the biggest non-staff related event, as well as one of the most grand structures of EMC, St. Peter's Basillica. | '''On Monday, July 4th, at 11:26 AM UTC Pope Benedict XVII was pronounced deceased''' and delivered his final message to the people of EMC. During his time he completed the greatest feats of all EMC Pope's including the biggest non-staff related event, as well as one of the most grand structures of EMC, St. Peter's Basillica. | ||
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Due to the many achievements of Saint Benedict XVII he was declared a Saint of the Church on Sunday September 8th 2022 by Pope Clement XV. | Due to the many achievements of Saint Benedict XVII he was declared a Saint of the Church on Sunday September 8th 2022 by Pope Clement XV. | ||
= '' | = ''De Tempore CLEMENS P. P. XV.'' = | ||
The | Pope Clement XV, previously known as Bernard Albani, was the 3rd Roman Pontiff of the EMC Catholic Church. [https://discord.com/channels/688590442157178901/706710184638021673/1130295475166261368 He left the papal office on the 17th July of 2023]. | ||
== Holy Land (2023-2026) == | |||
https://wiki.earthmc.net/Holy_Land | |||
= ''De Tempore PIVS P. P. XIII.'' = | |||
'''''Pope Pius XIII''''', previously known as Karnakaus, was the 4th Roman Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. | |||
After the Abdication of Pope Clement XV, the See of Peter was vacant and the Cardinals of the Church had to elect a new Pope with a Conclave. At the start of the fourth EarthMC conclave, Cardinal Karnakaus was the Dean of the College of Cardinals. | |||
The 28th of July at 6:45 am (Rome time), Cardinal Karnakaus has been elected as Pope with the name of Pius XIII. STarting a new Pontiff in the Holy Catholic Church of EarthMC. | |||
The 18th of September 2023 the first Papal Encyclical of Pius XIII was released: '''Ad Principes'''. | |||
(to be continued) | |||
= ''De Tempore IOANNES PAVLVS P. P. III .'' = | |||
[[File:2024 conclave.png|thumb|328x328px|The election of John Paul III]] | |||
After the resignation from the Supreme Pontiff of Pope Pius XIII, the See of Peter was again in the status of Sede Vacante, and cardinals had to elect a new Pope with a conclave. | |||
=== The Fifth EarthMC Conclave === | |||
The Status of ''Sede Vacante'' started at 25th of September 2024. The Catholic Church needed a new successor, and Cardinals (Albani, Quarox, Awuzup and Perseus) gathered togheter in the Sistine Chapel. | |||
A first round of votes has been held at 29th of September 2024, and after 4 hours and many rounds of voting, no one has been elected as Pope. | |||
The second round of votes has been held on a private minecraft server due to EarthMC lag problems on 5th of October 2024, and after around 1 hour and 30 minutes from the start of the votes, a new Supreme Pontiff has been elected. He was Cardinal Perseus, who chose the name of John Paul III. | |||
The time that goes from the resignation of Pius XIII to the election of John Paul III is of 11 days, making it the longest time of Sede Vacante of the EarthMC Catholic Church. | |||
=== The Papacy === | |||
Pope John Paul III had the honour to see the completed version of Saint Peters Basilica on Terra Aurora, and on October 21, 2024 His Holiness held a Mass at Saint Peters Basilica for the inauguration of the Petrine Ministry. | |||
The Pope started a big work of evangelization, organizing the Romanian State visit to Rome, the Apostolic Visit to Genoa and the biggest event of the Catholic Church: the '''Jubilee'''. | |||
=== The Jubilee === | |||
(to be continued) | |||
=== Death and Funeral of Pope Emeritus Pius XIII === | |||
On 11 February 2026 at 12:04 PM, Vatican News reported that Pope Emeritus Pius XIII had died, stating that he had “returned to the House of the Father.” His death was described as marking the end of a significant period in the history of the EarthMC Catholic Church. He had been a member of the Church for nearly six years and had served as Pope from July 2023 until his resignation in September 2024. | |||
According to the report, Pius XIII had been ordained a priest in 2020, later consecrated a bishop, and appointed Archbishop of France. He subsequently held the offices of Cardinal Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals and Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine before his election to the papacy. During his pontificate, he promulgated the first official Missal of the EMC Church and issued the encyclicals Unitas Christianorum and Virtutes Vitae Christianae. His tenure also included the reconstruction of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran and the construction of the Basilica of St. Peter on Terra Aurora. In September 2024, he resigned the papacy and retired to the Monastery of San Gregorio al Celio in Rome. | |||
On 12 February 2026, Vatican News further reported that at 8:30 PM Rome time, the body of Pope Emeritus Pius XIII would be transferred from the chapel of the Monastery of San Gregorio al Celio to the Basilica of St. Peter in a solemn and private ceremony. The ceremony was to be presided over by Cardinal Luke, Cardinal Vicar of Rome, and attended by a limited number of individuals, including Pope John Paul III. The Basilica of St. Peter was to remain closed to the public during the ceremony and reopen afterward to allow the faithful to pay their respects. | |||
=== Bull of Indiction of the Fourth Council of Rome === | |||
On 16 February 2026, in the second year of his pontificate, Pope John Paul III issued the Bull of Indiction of the Fourth Sacred, Ecumenical and General Council of Rome on EarthMC. | |||
The document formally convoked a sacred, ecumenical, and general council to be opened on 22 February 2026 in Rome. It stated that the council was to be conducted for the glory of God and the welfare of the Christian community, and that it would deliberate on matters concerning the Church. | |||
Attendance was required of patriarchs, archbishops, bishops, and abbots, unless prevented by a legitimate impediment, in which case justification was to be provided. Priests and monsignors permitted to observe the council were instructed to maintain obedience and decorum. Representatives of Eastern Churches were to be allowed to present their views. | |||
The bull concluded with a formal prohibition against violating its provisions and invoked the authority of God and the apostles Peter and Paul. | |||
=== Death and Funeral of Pope John Paul III === | |||
The death of Pope John Paul III marked the beginning of a period of sede vacante within the Holy See. According to an official announcement issued by Cardinal Bernard Albani, Dean of the College of Cardinals, the pontiff departed EarthMC on 26 February 2026 at 20:30 (UTC), thereby concluding his pontificate and leaving the See of Rome vacant. The statement noted that the Pope had freely chosen to enter a new chapter of life beyond EarthMC. | |||
During his tenure, John Paul III was associated with efforts to strengthen ecclesiastical institutions, promote visible unity within the Church, and emphasize a more formal and solemn expression of its structures. He was also recognized for his public addresses and his defense of the Christian faith, which were delivered with clarity and conviction. Following the announcement of his departure, the Holy See declared the observance of sede vacante, suspending ordinary governance, diplomatic communication, and judicial proceedings in accordance with established norms of canon law. | |||
=== The Sixth Papal Conclave === | |||
The Sixth Papal Conclave was convened on 7 March 2026 at 12:30 (UTC). At the appointed time, the cardinals processed from St. Peter’s Basilica to the Sistine Chapel, after which the doors were sealed and voting commenced in accordance with traditional protocol. No pope was elected on the first day, and the conclave was adjourned. | |||
The conclave resumed on 8 March 2026 at 11:30 (UTC), with further ballots conducted in private. | |||
= ''De Tempore Benedict XVIII'' = | |||
[[File:SixthPapalConclave.webp|thumb|373x373px|The election of Benedict XVIII]] | |||
The election of Pope Benedict XVIII concluded the Sixth Papal Conclave According to an official announcement issued on 8 March 2026 at 14:03 (UTC), the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Luke08Gala as the sixth Pope of the Holy Catholic Church following two rounds of voting. Upon his election, he chose the regnal name Benedict XVIII. The announcement followed a period of deliberation and prayer within the conclave, marking the end of the sede vacante and the beginning of a new pontificate. | |||
=== First Papal Announcement === | |||
Pope Benedict XVIII delivered his first papal address on 9 March 2026 at 00:44 (UTC), shortly after his election. In his inaugural statement, he emphasized humility in accepting the responsibilities of the papal office and expressed a commitment to serve in accordance with the will of God. He described his role not as one of distant authority, but as a “fellow traveler,” highlighting the importance of listening, dialogue, and shared responsibility within the EarthMC Christian community. | |||
The address marked the beginning of his pontificate and outlined priorities including unity among the faithful, the resolution of internal conflicts through justice and dialogue, and the renewal of evangelization efforts. Benedict XVIII also called for greater inclusivity and collaboration, stating that every member’s voice held significance in the life of the Church. | |||
=== Holy Mass for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of EMC Pope Benedict XVIII === | |||
The Mass for the inauguration of the Petrine ministry of Pope Benedict XVIII was formally announced on 11 March 2026 at 23:52 (UTC). The event, held on 15 March 2026, marked the beginning of his ministry as Bishop of Rome and head of the EarthMC Holy Catholic Church. It featured a ceremonial procession from St. Peter’s Basilica to St. Peter’s Square and was presented as both a liturgical and communal milestone, coinciding with the period leading up to the anticipated server reset. | |||
Following the celebration, Benedict XVIII issued a statement on 16 March 2026 at 18:46 (UTC), in which he expressed gratitude to the faithful and clergy who attended. He emphasized unity within the Church and acknowledged the contributions of those involved in organizing the ceremony, including the Masters of Ceremonies, the Papal Household, the College of Cardinals, and the Council of Bishops. | |||
== | === Episcopal Meeting in March 2026 === | ||
Episcopal meetings during the pontificate of Benedictus XVIII have been documented as part of his early efforts to reorganize ecclesiastical governance following the departure from EMC of Pope John Paul III. On 18 March 2026 at 23:35 (UTC), Benedictus XVIII received Metropolitan Archbishop Acutis, O.F.M., of the Philippines, Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace. The meeting focused on the internal situation of the Dicastery for Bishops and the approval and resumption of pending administrative matters, as well as future plans concerning the reset and the continuation of evangelization on the new server. | |||
Subsequently, on 24 March 2026 at 22:32 (UTC), the Pope held a private audience with Bishop Dilster2000, O.P., of the United Kingdom. Their discussions addressed the condition of the Diocese of the British Isles and its clergy, with particular attention given to the reorganization process and the strategic direction for future evangelization activities on EMC. These meetings were accompanied by apostolic blessings imparted to the respective diocesan communities, reflecting the pontiff’s emphasis on unity, continuity, and pastoral renewal in the post-transition period. | |||
=== Terra Nostra === | |||
Terra Nostra has arrived, and on April 20, we successfully founded the Papal States. | |||
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