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=== Pre-Papacy & Election ===
=== Pre-Papacy & Election ===
[[File:Benedict.png|alt=Portrait of Pope Benedict XVII|thumb|Portrait of Pope Benedict XVII]]
[[File:Benedict.png|alt=Portrait of Pope Benedict XVII|thumb|Portrait of Pope Benedict XVII]]
Angelo Cardinalis de' Medici was among the first in-game apostolic leaders to fully commit to an organized and institutionalized evangelization mission in EMC. He participated in the first Council of Bishops that would see the creation of the modern day EMC Holy Catholic Church and participated during the election of Pope Alexander IX.
Angelo Cardinalis de' Medici was among the first in-game apostolic leaders to fully commit to an '''organized and institutionalized evangelization mission in EMC'''. He participated in the first Council of Bishops that would see the creation of the modern day EMC Holy Catholic Church and participated during the election of Pope Alexander IX.


Pope Alexander would entrust now Cardinal Angelo to the Archbishopric of Italia, appoint him as Secretary of State for the Holy See, and ask of him to design Vatican City. Duties which he attended until the resignation of Pope Alexander.
Pope Alexander would entrust now '''Cardinal Angelo to the Archbishopric of Italia''', appoint him as Secretary of State for the Holy See, and ask of him to design Vatican City. Duties which he attended until the resignation of Pope Alexander.


Cardinal Angelo oversaw the planning and preparations for the 2nd EMC Conclave that was celebrated soon after on the day of April 11th, 2020. For which he emerged as Pope, taking the papal name of Benedict XVII.
Cardinal Angelo oversaw the planning and preparations for the '''2nd EMC Conclave''' that was celebrated soon after on the day of April 11th, 2020. For which he emerged as Pope, taking the papal name of Benedict XVII.


== ''History & Achievements'' ==
== ''History & Achievements'' ==
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<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>
<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>


===== Belligerents: =====
===== Belligerents: =====
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''<small>"With this document, as I told the clergy, the Church secures its future until the end of times in Terra Nova, for it will guide my successor, and his after him, as so forth." - Pope Benedict XVII's official announcement in the Church's discord server</small>''
''<small>'''"With this document, as I told the clergy, the Church secures its future until the end of times in Terra Nova, for it will guide my successor, and his after him, as so forth." - Pope Benedict XVII's official announcement in the Church's discord server'''</small>''
[[File:First council.png|thumb|EMC's first Vatican Council]]
[[File:First council.png|thumb|EMC's first Vatican Council]]


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[[File:Rome a.png|alt=Arial View of Terra Nova's Rome|thumb|Arial View of Terra Nova's Rome]]
[[File:Rome a.png|alt=Arial View of Terra Nova's Rome|thumb|Arial View of Terra Nova's Rome]]


<small>''"Let the good spirit of sportsmanship always prevail within its walls [the colosseums], and let it always stand for friendly tournaments and for the enjoyment of the people. It is the intent of the Church and Italia, to bring people closer together and make of this community a player friendly one. It is important to always stick to these values of friendship and community, for only then we will truly find the leisure we're looking for in EMC." - Pope Benedict XVII on his inauguration speech''</small>
<small>'''''"Let the good spirit of sportsmanship always prevail within its walls [the colosseums], and let it always stand for friendly tournaments and for the enjoyment of the people. It is the intent of the Church and Italia, to bring people closer together and make of this community a player friendly one. It is important to always stick to these values of friendship and community, for only then we will truly find the leisure we're looking for in EMC." - Pope Benedict XVII on his inauguration speech'''''</small>


=== Terra Mariana Heresy ===
=== Terra Mariana Heresy ===
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''<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>''
''<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>''
[[File:Medici Coat of Arm.webp|alt=Medici Coat of Arms|thumb|Pope BenedictXVII's "Medici Coat of Arms"]]
[[File:Medici Coat of Arm.webp|alt=Medici Coat of Arms|thumb|Pope BenedictXVII's "Medici Coat of Arms"]]


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<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>
<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'' ==
== ''The End of the First Crusade'' ==
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<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>
<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>


==== Coronation of Egyptian Monarch ====
==== Coronation of Egyptian Monarch ====
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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.
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.
[[File:Benedict speech.png|alt=One of Benedict XVII's many speech's|thumb|One of Benedict XVII's many speech's involving the Church]]
[[File:Benedict speech.png|alt=One of Benedict XVII's many speech's|thumb|One of Benedict XVII's many speech's involving the Church]]
''<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>''
''<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 ===
=== 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.
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>
<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 ====
==== Apostolic Visit to the Philippines ====
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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.
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>''
''<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'' ==
== ''The Second EMC Crusade'' ==
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==''Popes:''==
==''Popes:''==
His Holiness, Alexander IX - Supreme Pontiff, (former) leader of the Catholic Church.
His Holiness, '''Alexander IX''' - Supreme Pontiff, (former) leader of the Catholic Church.


His Holiness, Saint Benedict XVII - Supreme Pontiff, (former) leader of the Catholic Church.
His Holiness, '''Saint Benedict XVII''' - Supreme Pontiff, (former) leader of the Catholic Church.


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, current leader of the Catholic Church.
His Holiness, '''Pius XIII''' - Supreme Pontiff, current leader of the Catholic Church.  


==''Cardinals:''==
==''Cardinals:''==
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His Excellency, Archbishop quarox777 - Archbishop of Isreal  
His Excellency, Archbishop quarox777 - Archbishop of Isreal  
[[File:Corbeau.png|alt=corbeau|thumb|263x263px|Archbishop CorbeauNoiraud, President of the Council of Bishops]]
 
His Excellency, Archbishop Vladie57 - Archbishop of France  
His Excellency, Archbishop Vladie57 - Archbishop of France  


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== ''Bishops:'' ==
== ''Bishops:'' ==
Most Reverend, Bishop TXCowboy  
Most Reverend, Bishop TXCowboy [[File:Corbeau.png|alt=corbeau|thumb|263x263px|Archbishop CorbeauNoiraud, President of the Council of Bishops]]Most Reverend, Bishop Randovman  
 
Most Reverend, Bishop Randovman  


Most Reverend, Bishop S11Daniels  
Most Reverend, Bishop S11Daniels