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== Pope Benedict XVII ==

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By April 25th, 2020, Pope Benedict XVII had been briefed by roman officials on a developing situation that was concerning to the Christian world. The pagan nation of [[Ancient Egypt]] had begun invading Holy Land territory that was, at the time, under control of the [[Greater Roman Empire (GRE)]]. Seeing this as an imminent threat to Christianity in the Holy Lands, Pope Benedict XVII officially declared the first EMC crusade on April 25th, 2020 at 7:56 AM, time of Rome, in an official document titled "[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZZzU8uss4GINl9yLBnx5VdVNh5LWJVPY8hrGG88yz6E/edit?usp=sharing The First EMC Crusade: Official Declaration]".

With the initial support of [[Italia]], [[SPQR]], Germany, and [[Spain]], Pope Benedict XVII appointed the Roman Emperor, [[CorruptedGreed]] as the main commander of the conflict. This lead to the creation of one largest and strongest military coalitions the server had seen yet. Countries began to declare their allegiance and support the cause due to its popularity and religious connotations.

With the initial support of [[Italia]], [[Nova:SPQR|SPQR]], Germany, and [[Spain]], Pope Benedict XVII appointed the Roman Emperor, [[CorruptedGreed]] as the main commander of the conflict. This lead to the creation of one largest and strongest military coalitions the server had seen yet. Countries began to declare their allegiance and support the cause due to its popularity and religious connotations.

''"For we're called by God as his people to defend the Sanctity of the Church and the Holy See. The Church will not stand silent in these times of great threat to the doctrine of Christ. This Church will stand behind the faithful, Knights of Templar, we will stand behind justice and liberty and we will stand on principle, or we won’t stand at all." - Pope Benedict XVII on his Holy Crusade declaration.''

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==== Terra Mariana Heresy ====

On September 9th, 2020, the state controlled sect of the [[Terra Mariana|Church of Terra Mariana]] adopted a set of theological laws that defined their religious leader as the "Supreme Pontiff" a title that would imply their leader to be the universal pope of christianity, like Pope Benedict XVII was. This sparked outrage in the Vatican which led ecclesiastical officials to speak against this new potential antipope. The existence of a separate christian sect that was alienated to the universal authority of the Holy See was also in direct opposition to the clear terms posed during the first reform.

Ultimately the Church of Terra Mariana opted to remove these terms from their theological laws in an effort to compromise with the Holy See. While they still continued to undermine Church authority in direct opposition with the first reform, Vatican officials turned the other way when it was soon realized their church was lacking activity and morale. Eventually the Church of Terra Mariana went silent due to inactivity and ceased operations. The Pope did not express hostility with the nation of Terra Mariana who were still skeptical in recognizing the authority of the Church, instead opting to calm the roman curia and creating friendly diplomatic channels between the Holy See and the nation.

''"The Church of Terra Mariana, while continuing to use Catholics terms such as "Supreme Pontiff" which belongs to the Bishop of Rome and calling themselves Catholic while serving a state, will be referred to as an institution of Heresy." - Cardinal Bernard Albani, Dean of the College of Cardinals''

==== Apostolic Visit to New York ====

On September 11th, 2020, Pope Benedict and his diplomatic entourage visited for the first time the city of New York, where they visited the 9/11 memorial. The Pope prayed in real life.

==== Evangelization in France ====

On September 12th, 2020, Pope Benedict officially appointed the new Archbishop of France, Archbishop Karnakus. Thus creating the new Archdiocese of [[France]]. This marked the beginning of a new friendly diplomatic chapter between the nation of France and the Holy See who up to that point had been engaged a reluctant and tense diplomatic policy between each other. France was now allowing the Church to operate freely within its borders.

==== The Second Reform ====

On October 18th, 2020, a conference of bishops was held in Vatican City, hosted by the Pope himself. From this conference, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lheQSEVxe-qEVKOmQjvHGKSlJWsNUceZM6HijOK-GYY/edit?usp=sharing the second papal reform] emerged. Pope Benedict XVII pledged to open the Church even more so and decentralize it so that the papacy didn't have to micromanage it as much, he also allowed the public to access the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1csvPQ-oPhzFDIbkXBT1YO3QtjvWU64nY38Vu89fhM/edit?usp=sharing Codicis Luris Canonici] that up to that point had been reserved for clergy view only. Several key minor reforms and discussions were also held during this event. But most importantly and notably, was the agreement in declaring the end of the first crusade.

''"After the Bishops of the Catholic Church from around Terra Nova congregated for the first Episcopal Conference of the Church in the Vatican, the Church has opted to reform itself to be more open and inviting to new members and the public, establishing new edicts and reforms." - Pope Benedict XVII in the Second Papal Reforms''

==== The End of the First Crusade ====

After months of holy crusade, the nation of Ancient Egypt eventually fell into inactivity. No enemy was left to fight, and the offensive campaigns on the Holy Lands were abandoned by the pagans. During the last month of the crusade, no significant battle was fought. This led the Pope to finally declare victory on October 18th, 2020 at 6:17 PM, Rome time.

''"Seeing as our pagan and invasive enemies have fallen into inactivity, disorder and insignificance after months of crusade and war, the last of these seeing no combat at all in a lack of enemies to fight, I declare the first crusade as a triumph of the Church and her allies. This demonstrating the unison of the Holy See and its people, the faithfulness of the members of the Church, its clergy, and the EMC christendom world overall." - Pope Benedict XVII in his victory address''

==== First Christmas Address ====

On December 24th, 2020, on Christmas Eve, Pope Benedict XVII was broadcasted live by the Associated Press TV giving his first [https://youtu.be/7E6c49gE8cc Papal Christmas Address] to EMC. In which he spoke about the importance of respecting one another, being at peace with fellow players, and remembering the importance of faith during Christmas.

==== Apostolic Visit to Corsica ====

On December 28th, 2020, Pope Benedict visited the island of Corsica where he was given a tour of allegedly the oldest chapel in EMC, and gifted ancient maps of Italy during 2018.

==== Coronation of Egyptian Monarch ====

On December 29th, 2020, Pope Benedict traveled once more to the roman province of Aegyptus, this time to coronate its new king, [[Alsjad]].

==== Excommunication of Thomasfake ====

The Pope banned a specific player for the first time on January 15th, 2021. Thomasfake, who was previously a deacon in the Church was accused and found guilty of having scammed other players in EMC among other crimes committed against the Church.

==== Establishment of Vatican News ====

On January 19th, 2021, the Pope authorized the creation of a new branch within the Vatican that would aid in delivering news and information, Vatican News, which serves within the Church's discord server to this day and delivers news to a handful of other discord servers.

==== Apostolic Visit to Vinland ====

On January 25th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII traveled to the nation of Vinland with his diplomatic entourage to coronate the King of Vinland. During this visit he was given a tour of the nation and a gifted a winter residence.

==== Apostolic Visit to France ====

On March 8th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII traveled for the first time to the nation of France where he was received by the large amount of faithful players of the nation, the majority of which would later on go to create the nation of Francia in open rebellion of the established French monarchy in the future.

==== Beginning of French Civil Crisis ====

By March 23rd, 2021, France found itself completely divided and in civil war. The Pope would go on to recognize the nation of Francia as a legitimate separate kingdom from France by coronating its king, this in an effort to achieve a temporary ceasefire and the sit down of both parties, managing to maintain a brief cease fire. On this same day, the Pope officially visited the roman imperial museum in Rome where he pledged to donate artifacts and items.

==== The Creation of the Jesuit Order ====

On June 14th, 2021, the Pope authorized the creation of the Jesuit Order, which would be led by the senior Archbishop Einarrr.

==== Breaking ties with the Francian royalty ====

On June 23rd, 2021, having been briefed in Vatican City by his security advisors of attempts of espionage and manipulation campaigns at the hands Francia in an effort to shift Church support for them in their civil war, Pope Benedict XVII publicly warned and sent an ultimatum to the Francian leadership ordering their repentance.

''"I have been recently made aware of plans of schism and high treason against christendom and the Church. For more than a year now, we christians have prevailed in unison. If the royalty of Francia continues to threaten and attempt espionage against the Holy Catholic Church, I will be forced to the call of action in defense of the Faith. Let this be an ultimatum to the leaders of Francia and those in France who threaten christianity and our quest for a toxic-free server. Repent now... or face the consequences." - Pope Benedict's ultimatum to Francian royalty''

==== The Excommunication of Thanamos ====

Francia's King, Thanamos' reaction to the ultimatum was the complete denial of Church authority and the breaking of diplomatic ties. In response, Pope Benedict XVII finally excommunicated him. The heresy that Thanamos would unleash in France would later result in the plunging of France into one of the bloodiest conflicts in EMC history.

''"I hereby excommunicate Thanamos from the Holy Catholic Church on the basis of heresy, treason, espionage, and the literal denying of Christ by stating "The reality of the world is a temporal world, not a spiritual one", The Holy See no longer recognizes Thanamos as the legitimate catholic King of Francia, as he has broken sacred canon law." - Pope Benedict XVII on the excommunication of Thanamos''

==== Apostolic Visit to the Philippines ====

On June 24th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII and his diplomatic entourage visited the nation of the Philippines, who by this point had become the hub of Christianity in Asia, thanks to the efforts of Archbishop Murphy. The Pope celebrated mass.

==== Elevation of Archbishop Karnakus ====

On June 30th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII elevated Archbishop Karnakus to the cardinalate, in direct defiance to Francia who had long rejected his authority and demanded he'd be sent back to Rome.

==== Completion of St. Peter's Basilica ====

1 year, 4 months and 14 days after laying the first sandstone, [https://youtu.be/mCnRQ_wPH-I St. Peter's Basilica], the heart of Vatican City and the headquarters of the Catholic Church, was finally complete at the hands of its architect, Pope Benedict XVII, on the day of June 30th, 2021. Pope Benedict would later be quoted saying this was his magnum opus above all else and all other achievements in EMC.

==== Apostolic Visit to Russia ====

On July 2nd, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII traveled to St. Petersburg alongside his diplomatic entourage to meet with the Tzar, the Russian clergy, and Russian citizens.

==== The Funeral of Cardinal Raphael ====

Cardinal Louis Raphael, original member of the first Ecumenical Council, left EMC for good. On July 3rd, 2021, Pope Benedict himself hosted his funeral in St. Peters Basilica.

==== The collapse of Francian - Papal relations ====

On the 3rd of July, 2021, Francia had by this point created a separate christian cult that was under the control of Thanamos, the Pope issued a final ultimatum to Francia to abandon these heretical ideas and repent before it was too late.

''"This is the final warning I'm giving Francia, repent now and return to the righteous path before it's too late and I respond in defense of our faith." - Pope Benedict's final ultimatum to Francia''

==== The Second EMC Crusade ====

Soon after the Pope issued his ultimatum, Francia retaliated in hostility. Pope Benedict XVII would go on to declare the [[Second Crusade of EarthMC|2nd EMC Crusade]] on July 3rd, 2021, at 7:33 PM, Rome time. He delivered his [[EMC 2nd Crusade: Official declaration|official declaration]] document to the public alongside his statement in the Church discord server.

===== Belligerents: =====

* GRE (SPQR, Italia, Aegyptus)

* Zaporizhzhia

* Spain

* Vinland

* Russian Empire

* France

* Victoria Land

* Grand Pueblo Empire

* CSA

* Ohio

* Great Southern

* Omani Sultanate

* Guam

* Minnesota

* Duchy_of_Izhevsk

===== Just like last time: =====

Church leadership opted to, like last crusade, combat the heresy with attrition, patience and covert operations. Time would only tell if this was to be an effective strategy.

==== First Abdication of Thanamos ====

Thanamos, mounted by tremendous diplomatic pressure, abdicated on July 6th, 2021.

==== First Official Mass in St. Peter's ====

On August 2nd, 2021, the inaugural mass of St. Peter's Basilica took place, although an only-clergy reserved event.

==== The Opening of St. Peter's Basilica ====

On August 20th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII stepped out into the balcony which he had stepped out when he was first elected more than a year prior, only this time he had the largest and most detailed structure in the server behind him, as well as the largest and most organized institution behind him too, all this while at the height of support for the crusade. Pope Benedict delivered a speech and then ordered the seals of the Basilica to be removed. Sand doors fell and the project that had remained hidden to the server was now open. The dozens of faithful players that were spectating from the square poured into the basilica, flood the global chat with amazement. [[Fix]] himself expressed his amazement to the Pope.

=== Titles ===

- The EMC Vicar of Christ

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- The Servant of the Servants of God

[[Category:Players]]

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+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pope Benedict XVII}}
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 == Pope Benedict XVII ==
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 By April 25th, 2020, Pope Benedict XVII had been briefed by roman officials on a developing situation that was concerning to the Christian world. The pagan nation of [[Ancient Egypt]] had begun invading Holy Land territory that was, at the time, under control of the [[Greater Roman Empire (GRE)]]. Seeing this as an imminent threat to Christianity in the Holy Lands, Pope Benedict XVII officially declared the first EMC crusade on April 25th, 2020 at 7:56 AM, time of Rome, in an official document titled "[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZZzU8uss4GINl9yLBnx5VdVNh5LWJVPY8hrGG88yz6E/edit?usp=sharing The First EMC Crusade: Official Declaration]".
-With the initial support of [[Italia]], [[SPQR]], Germany, and [[Spain]], Pope Benedict XVII appointed the Roman Emperor, [[CorruptedGreed]] as the main commander of the conflict. This lead to the creation of one largest and strongest military coalitions the server had seen yet. Countries began to declare their allegiance and support the cause due to its popularity and religious connotations.
+With the initial support of [[Italia]], [[Nova:SPQR|SPQR]], Germany, and [[Spain]], Pope Benedict XVII appointed the Roman Emperor, [[CorruptedGreed]] as the main commander of the conflict. This lead to the creation of one largest and strongest military coalitions the server had seen yet. Countries began to declare their allegiance and support the cause due to its popularity and religious connotations.
 <small>''"For we're called by God as his people to defend the Sanctity of the Church and the Holy See. The Church will not stand silent in these times of great threat to the doctrine of Christ. This Church will stand behind the faithful, Knights of Templar, we will stand behind justice and liberty and we will stand on principle, or we won’t stand at all." - Pope Benedict XVII on his Holy Crusade declaration.''</small>
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 ==== Terra Mariana Heresy ====
-<br />
+On September 9th, 2020, the state controlled sect of the [[Terra Mariana|Church of Terra Mariana]] adopted a set of theological laws that defined their religious leader as the "Supreme Pontiff" a title that would imply their leader to be the universal pope of christianity, like Pope Benedict XVII was. This sparked outrage in the Vatican which led ecclesiastical officials to speak against this new potential antipope. The existence of a separate christian sect that was alienated to the universal authority of the Holy See was also in direct opposition to the clear terms posed during the first reform.
+Ultimately the Church of Terra Mariana opted to remove these terms from their theological laws in an effort to compromise with the Holy See. While they still continued to undermine Church authority in direct opposition with the first reform, Vatican officials turned the other way when it was soon realized their church was lacking activity and morale. Eventually the Church of Terra Mariana went silent due to inactivity and ceased operations. The Pope did not express hostility with the nation of Terra Mariana who were still skeptical in recognizing the authority of the Church, instead opting to calm the roman curia and creating friendly diplomatic channels between the Holy See and the nation.
+''<small>"The Church of Terra Mariana, while continuing to use Catholics terms such as "Supreme Pontiff" which belongs to the Bishop of Rome and calling themselves Catholic while serving a state, will be referred to as an institution of Heresy." - Cardinal Bernard Albani, Dean of the College of Cardinals</small>''
+==== Apostolic Visit to New York ====
+On September 11th, 2020, Pope Benedict and his diplomatic entourage visited for the first time the city of New York, where they visited the 9/11 memorial. The Pope prayed in real life.
+==== Evangelization in France ====
+On September 12th, 2020, Pope Benedict officially appointed the new Archbishop of France, Archbishop Karnakus. Thus creating the new Archdiocese of [[France]]. This marked the beginning of a new friendly diplomatic chapter between the nation of France and the Holy See who up to that point had been engaged a reluctant and tense diplomatic policy between each other. France was now allowing the Church to operate freely within its borders.
+==== The Second Reform ====
+On October 18th, 2020, a conference of bishops was held in Vatican City, hosted by the Pope himself. From this conference, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lheQSEVxe-qEVKOmQjvHGKSlJWsNUceZM6HijOK-GYY/edit?usp=sharing the second papal reform] emerged. Pope Benedict XVII pledged to open the Church even more so and decentralize it so that the papacy didn't have to micromanage it as much, he also allowed the public to access the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1csvPQ-oPhzFDIbkXBT1YO3QtjvWU64nY38Vu89fhM/edit?usp=sharing Codicis Luris Canonici] that up to that point had been reserved for clergy view only. Several key minor reforms and discussions were also held during this event. But most importantly and notably, was the agreement in declaring the end of the first crusade.
+<small>''"After the Bishops of the Catholic Church from around Terra Nova congregated for the first Episcopal Conference of the Church in the Vatican, the Church has opted to reform itself to be more open and inviting to new members and the public, establishing new edicts and reforms." - Pope Benedict XVII in the Second Papal Reforms''</small>
+==== The End of the First Crusade ====
+After months of holy crusade, the nation of Ancient Egypt eventually fell into inactivity. No enemy was left to fight, and the offensive campaigns on the Holy Lands were abandoned by the pagans. During the last month of the crusade, no significant battle was fought. This led the Pope to finally declare victory on October 18th, 2020 at 6:17 PM, Rome time.
+<small>''"Seeing as our pagan and invasive enemies have fallen into inactivity, disorder and insignificance after months of crusade and war, the last of these seeing no combat at all in a lack of enemies to fight, I declare the first crusade as a triumph of the Church and her allies. This demonstrating the unison of the Holy See and its people, the faithfulness of the members of the Church, its clergy, and the EMC christendom world overall." - Pope Benedict XVII in his victory address''</small>
+==== First Christmas Address ====
+On December 24th, 2020, on Christmas Eve, Pope Benedict XVII was broadcasted live by the Associated Press TV giving his first [https://youtu.be/7E6c49gE8cc Papal Christmas Address] to EMC. In which he spoke about the importance of respecting one another, being at peace with fellow players, and remembering the importance of faith during Christmas.
+==== Apostolic Visit to Corsica ====
+On December 28th, 2020, Pope Benedict visited the island of Corsica where he was given a tour of allegedly the oldest chapel in EMC, and gifted ancient maps of Italy during 2018.
+==== Coronation of Egyptian Monarch ====
+On December 29th, 2020, Pope Benedict traveled once more to the roman province of Aegyptus, this time to coronate its new king, [[Alsjad]].
+==== Excommunication of Thomasfake ====
+The Pope banned a specific player for the first time on January 15th, 2021. Thomasfake, who was previously a deacon in the Church was accused and found guilty of having scammed other players in EMC among other crimes committed against the Church.
+==== Establishment of Vatican News ====
+On January 19th, 2021, the Pope authorized the creation of a new branch within the Vatican that would aid in delivering news and information, Vatican News, which serves within the Church's discord server to this day and delivers news to a handful of other discord servers.
+==== Apostolic Visit to Vinland ====
+On January 25th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII traveled to the nation of Vinland with his diplomatic entourage to coronate the King of Vinland. During this visit he was given a tour of the nation and a gifted a winter residence.
+==== Apostolic Visit to France ====
+On March 8th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII traveled for the first time to the nation of France where he was received by the large amount of faithful players of the nation, the majority of which would later on go to create the nation of Francia in open rebellion of the established French monarchy in the future.
+==== Beginning of French Civil Crisis ====
+By March 23rd, 2021, France found itself completely divided and in civil war. The Pope would go on to recognize the nation of Francia as a legitimate separate kingdom from France by coronating its king, this in an effort to achieve a temporary ceasefire and the sit down of both parties, managing to maintain a brief cease fire. On this same day, the Pope officially visited the roman imperial museum in Rome where he pledged to donate artifacts and items.
+==== The Creation of the Jesuit Order ====
+On June 14th, 2021, the Pope authorized the creation of the Jesuit Order, which would be led by the senior Archbishop Einarrr.
+==== Breaking ties with the Francian royalty ====
+On June 23rd, 2021, having been briefed in Vatican City by his security advisors of attempts of espionage and manipulation campaigns at the hands Francia in an effort to shift Church support for them in their civil war, Pope Benedict XVII publicly warned and sent an ultimatum to the Francian leadership ordering their repentance.
+''<small>"I have been recently made aware of plans of schism and high treason against christendom and the Church. For more than a year now, we christians have prevailed in unison. If the royalty of Francia continues to threaten and attempt espionage against the Holy Catholic Church, I will be forced to the call of action in defense of the Faith. Let this be an ultimatum to the leaders of Francia and those in France who threaten christianity and our quest for a toxic-free server. Repent now... or face the consequences." - Pope Benedict's ultimatum to Francian royalty</small>''
+==== The Excommunication of Thanamos ====
+Francia's King, Thanamos' reaction to the ultimatum was the complete denial of Church authority and the breaking of diplomatic ties. In response, Pope Benedict XVII finally excommunicated him. The heresy that Thanamos would unleash in France would later result in the plunging of France into one of the bloodiest conflicts in EMC history.
+<small>''"I hereby excommunicate Thanamos from the Holy Catholic Church on the basis of heresy, treason, espionage, and the literal denying of Christ by stating "The reality of the world is a temporal world, not a spiritual one", The Holy See no longer recognizes Thanamos as the legitimate catholic King of Francia, as he has broken sacred canon law." - Pope Benedict XVII on the excommunication of Thanamos''</small>
+==== Apostolic Visit to the Philippines ====
+On June 24th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII and his diplomatic entourage visited the nation of the Philippines, who by this point had become the hub of Christianity in Asia, thanks to the efforts of Archbishop Murphy. The Pope celebrated mass.
+==== Elevation of Archbishop Karnakus ====
+On June 30th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII elevated Archbishop Karnakus to the cardinalate, in direct defiance to Francia who had long rejected his authority and demanded he'd be sent back to Rome.
+==== Completion of St. Peter's Basilica ====
+year, 4 months and 14 days after laying the first sandstone, [https://youtu.be/mCnRQ_wPH-I St. Peter's Basilica], the heart of Vatican City and the headquarters of the Catholic Church, was finally complete at the hands of its architect, Pope Benedict XVII, on the day of June 30th, 2021. Pope Benedict would later be quoted saying this was his magnum opus above all else and all other achievements in EMC.
+==== Apostolic Visit to Russia ====
+On July 2nd, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII traveled to St. Petersburg alongside his diplomatic entourage to meet with the Tzar, the Russian clergy, and Russian citizens.
+==== The Funeral of Cardinal Raphael ====
+Cardinal Louis Raphael, original member of the first Ecumenical Council, left EMC for good. On July 3rd, 2021, Pope Benedict himself hosted his funeral in St. Peters Basilica.
+==== The collapse of Francian - Papal relations ====
+On the 3rd of July, 2021, Francia had by this point created a separate christian cult that was under the control of Thanamos, the Pope issued a final ultimatum to Francia to abandon these heretical ideas and repent before it was too late.
+''<small>"This is the final warning I'm giving Francia, repent now and return to the righteous path before it's too late and I respond in defense of our faith." - Pope Benedict's final ultimatum to Francia</small>''
+==== The Second EMC Crusade ====
+Soon after the Pope issued his ultimatum, Francia retaliated in hostility. Pope Benedict XVII would go on to declare the [[Second Crusade of EarthMC|2nd EMC Crusade]] on July 3rd, 2021, at 7:33 PM, Rome time. He delivered his [[EMC 2nd Crusade: Official declaration|official declaration]] document to the public alongside his statement in the Church discord server.
+===== Belligerents: =====
+* GRE (SPQR, Italia, Aegyptus)
+* Zaporizhzhia
+* Spain
+* Vinland
+* Russian Empire
+* France
+* Victoria Land
+* Grand Pueblo Empire
+* CSA
+* Ohio
+* Great Southern
+* Omani Sultanate
+* Guam
+* Minnesota
+* Duchy_of_Izhevsk
+===== Just like last time: =====
+Church leadership opted to, like last crusade, combat the heresy with attrition, patience and covert operations. Time would only tell if this was to be an effective strategy.
+==== First Abdication of Thanamos ====
+Thanamos, mounted by tremendous diplomatic pressure, abdicated on July 6th, 2021.
+==== First Official Mass in St. Peter's ====
+On August 2nd, 2021, the inaugural mass of St. Peter's Basilica took place, although an only-clergy reserved event.
+==== The Opening of St. Peter's Basilica ====
+On August 20th, 2021, Pope Benedict XVII stepped out into the balcony which he had stepped out when he was first elected more than a year prior, only this time he had the largest and most detailed structure in the server behind him, as well as the largest and most organized institution behind him too, all this while at the height of support for the crusade. Pope Benedict delivered a speech and then ordered the seals of the Basilica to be removed. Sand doors fell and the project that had remained hidden to the server was now open. The dozens of faithful players that were spectating from the square poured into the basilica, flood the global chat with amazement. [[Fix]] himself expressed his amazement to the Pope.
 === Titles ===
 - The EMC Vicar of Christ
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 - The Servant of the Servants of God
+[[Category:Players]]
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Pope Benedict XVII}}

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