Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic Church
	The Catholic Church on CivMC
	Coat of Arms of the Holy See
	Dark Green - Territories of the Holy See ; Light Green - Considered 'de jure' part of the Territories of the Holy See, but no longer controlled
General
Demonym	Catholic
Capital city	Vatican City
Settlements	Vatican City ; New Antioch (Bakhmut) ; Camp Jerusalem
Territories	The Papal States
Currency	Papal Lira (de jure) ; Iron (de facto)
Government
Government	Theocracy
Governing document	The Organizational Charter of the Catholic Church on CivMC
• Pope, Pontifex Maximus, Servus Servorum Dei	Benedictus I
• Cardinal Secretary of State	Luminous15
Formation
Foundation date	29 June 2023
Foundation document	Declaration of Intent to Establish the Catholic Church on CivMC
Preceded by	Batavian Kingdom (recognized predecessor); Early CivMC Catholic Church (organizationally)
Culture
Language	English (de facto); Latin (de jure)
Motto	"Pax Christi in Regno Christi"
Links
Discord	Link

The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is a religious organization on CivMC that was established on the 29th of June, 2023, and is based off of its real-life counterpart. It was established on the summit of Mount Alexandria (in the territory of what is now the Papal States) by the first Cardinals of the Church and Pope Leo I -- Cardinal Realmichael, Cardinal DiamondVictor, and Cardinal Luminous15. These founding cardinals were soon joined by other founding members of the Church, including Cardinal Toomanyeggshells, Cardinal African_Warl0rd, and Cardinal Gamabhana1234.

The Catholic Church's headquarters is currently located in the Vatican City's 'Curial Hall' within the Papal States, which all consist as parts of the 'Territories of the Holy See' (a designation which includes all territories under the ultimate temporal jurisdiction of the Pope, including all Bishoprics and the Papal States proper). The Church is currently involved in a number of domestic and international evangelization and church-building projects, and plans to re-locate its governing building to the Basilica of St. Peter once it is complete.

As of August 11th, 2023, the Pope of the Catholic Church is Realmichael under the papal name of Benedictus I, and the Cardinal Secretary of State is Luminous15.

Organization and Leadership

The Catholic Church is organized as a theocratic episcopal polity, led by Bishops who are given formal jurisdictions of governance within the Church and posts of local (diocesan) leadership.

The Pope is the ultimate leader of the Holy See, the Catholic Church, and of the Territories of the Holy See, being the most senior bishop as Bishop of Rome (titular) and Bishop of New Rome (the Vatican). The Pope is the ultimate temporal political authority in both the Papal States and Holy See, as well as Supreme Commander of its forces (the Palatine Guard) and the foremost defender of Catholics everywhere on CivMC. He is also the highest judge within the Catholic Church, being the final recourse for appeal in any legal cases under the jurisdiction of the Church.

Diocesan Organization

The most basic level of organization within the Catholic Church is the humble parish, overseen by local parish priests (appointed by the Vatican or by their local Bishop). Parishes will generally be small, and subject wholly to organization and reorganization by their local diocese.

The diocese is the central and primary level of organization within the Catholic Church. Each diocese is ran by a Bishop (or Archbishop) appointed by the Vatican to serve until resignation, re-assignment, or removal. The Bishop is wholly responsible for the presence of the Catholic Church in their diocese, and their everyday duties involve evangelization, clerical organization, church maintenance, managing relations with the host government, and communication with the local population. When a Bishop has been appointed by the Pope (or by a more senior Bishop under the authority of the Pope), they are consecrated in a ceremony either in the Vatican or at their church, where they are awarded a Bishop's Ring and a Staff, symbolizing their new authority in representing the Pope as leaders of their home diocese.

Some bishops may be appointed without a specific diocese or territory, making them Titular Bishops, or bishops without a territory. This may be done to promote certain individuals who require the rank of bishop to serve in other positions, but do not have a territory to govern or cannot govern a territory.

In particularly large dioceses, or in dioceses where a bishop cannot be present, a auxiliary bishop may be appointed to carry out some or all of the duties of the primary bishop. Although auxiliary bishops are full bishops, and are generally equal in rank to their primary counterparts, they are still subordinate to the wishes of the primary bishop in the affairs of their local diocese.

All bishops are ex officio members of the Synod of Bishops, which may be called by the Pope or his lawful representative to discuss the general affairs and direction of the Church, or for other purposes.

Bishoprics

Some Bishops and Archbishops, in addition to their usual diocese-level responsibilities, will be assigned to rule over a Territory of the Holy See in the name of the Pope, independent of all other sovereign nations and ultimately subject only to the temporal authority of the Holy See. These quasi-states are not independent of Church authority, but are not a part of the Papal States proper, instead constituting their own 'papal state' still ultimately subject to the Pope and College of Cardinals as Territories of the Holy See.

Cathedrals in other independent states will not constitute Bishoprics, as the territory that those cathedrals exists in is still subject to the temporal authority of a sovereign state. Bishoprics are independent from all temporal authorities other than those of the Holy See, and are subject to the laws and decrees of only the Holy See.

The College of Cardinals

The College of Cardinals is the highest ranking body within the Catholic Church, and serves as the primary organ through which the authority of the pope is exercised, as well as the Pope's primary advisory body. It is comprised of Cardinals, senior Archbishops or Bishops which have been chosen by the Pope or his lawful representative to serve in the College of Cardinals. Cardinals serve until death, retirement, or removal, but retain the title (if not the powers) for life (so long as they have not been defrocked).

Individual Cardinals are understood to represent and hold the authority of the Pope in general matters, but bishops are not obligated to follow orders from most Cardinals that they deem unreasonable or illegal.

Cardinals are empowered to hold 'prefect offices' within the Church, giving them authority over certain matters and affairs and the responsibility to direct Church activities in their sector. Each Prefect is leader of a Congregation or Pontifical Council, which effectively act as ministries of the Holy See.

As of July 4th, 2023, the Congregations and Pontifical Councils of the Holy See are as follows:

The Congregation for the Defense of the Faith
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and for Clerical Affairs
The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (with additional responsibility over foreign affairs)
The Pontifical Council for Infrastructure and Development
The Pontifical Council for Finance, Technology, and Advancement

As a body, the College of Cardinals (and/or Synod of Bishops) may vote on binding decrees and resolutions within the Church when prompted by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Dean of the College of Cardinals, or the Pope. All Cardinals, by virtue of their office, have the right to sit in any ecumenical council called by the Pope.

The Dean of the College of Cardinals is the longest serving Cardinal who wishes to serve in that office and is the first among equals within the College of Cardinals. In Papal Elections, the Dean of the College of Cardinals presides over debate and counts the ballots, ultimately declaring the new Pope.

Other Pontifical Organizations

Other pontifical organizations exist, either under or alongside the five primary 'ministries' of the Holy See, to fill other roles needed by the Church.

The Santa Alleanza, the intelligence office of the Church.
The Episcopal Inquisition, the domestic security office of the Church.
The Pontifical Commission for Domestic Security, responsible for signals intelligence, snitch placements, and surveillance within Church borders. All senior members of the Inquisition and Santa Allenaza sit on the PCDS.
The Pontifical Commission for Historical Preservation and Artifacts, responsible for chronicling history, preserving artifacts, and managing the Vatican Libraries and Archives.
The Palatine Guard, the primary military organization of the Church, dedicated to the defense of it and its faithful.
The Pontifical Commission for the Papal States, the primary organization responsible for the management of the Papal States and Vatican City.
The Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, the Supreme Court of the Catholic Church.
The Secretariat of State, the personal administrative office of the Cardinal Secretary of State
The Vatican Press Office, the main communications organ of the Catholic Church, under the Secretariat of State

Holy Orders and Honors

There exist several Holy Orders within the jurisdiction of the Church, either functional or with membership awarded for feats of high distinction by the Vatican. Likewise, there are several distinctions and medals awarded by the Vatican for certain acts of duty and heroism. Holy Orders may be established with the blessing of the Pope, or in some cases, by the order of a Bishop.

Curial Administration

Serving as head of government of the Papal States and the Holy See is the Cardinal Secretary of State, appointed by the Pope. The Cardinal Secretary of State manages general, political, and international affairs for the Holy See, Catholic Church, and Papal States, and oversees the leaders of the various pontifical organizations under the purview of the Pope. Ex officio, the Cardinal Secretary State is the President of the Pontifical Commission for the Papal States, Vice Commander of the Palatine Guard, and President of the Pontifical Commission for Historical Preservation. The Cardinal Secretary of State also oversees the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, although they do not sit as its President.

Military command, in times of war, will generally be exercised by the Pope through the Cardinal Secretary of State.

In a period of interregnum or papal absence, the Cardinal Secretary of State fulfils the responsibilities of the Pope, and they are the foremost representative of the Pope's authority within the Catholic Church.

Clerical Retirement

Upon the retirement of a clerical officials, they are freed of their responsibilities but retain their title so long as they remain within good standing with the Church. They may also be awarded a pension or stipend, depending on clerical policy.

The Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, Hearings of Great Misconduct, and Defrocking

The Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura is the judiciary of the Holy See, with jurisdiction over the whole Church in the name of the Pope. It is led by the Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, and comprises any Bishops or Cardinals designated by the Pope or his lawful representative to hear cases and mediate disputes under the jurisdiction of the Catholic Church. Generally, positions on the Tribunal will not be permanent, with membership rotating among eligible candidates.

Should a Cardinal or Bishop be accused of major wrongdoing, they may be called upon to stand trial in a Hearing of Great Misconduct convened in the Vatican. Should they then be found guilty by a majority of the Supreme Tribunal, they may then be defrocked and removed from office. Only in Hearings of Great Misconduct, trials designated as major by the Curia, or in cases regarding organizational law will the whole tribunal convene. Generally, a single Tribune will be appointed by the Pope, Cardinal Secretary of State, or Tribune Prefect to hear a case, and generally, Tribunes will be permitted to take cases of their own initiative, so long as they do not have conflicting interest.

For the defrocking of a Cardinal currently serving as Cardinal Secretary of State or as Prefect of a Congregation or Pontifical Council to be finalized, either the Pope or his lawful representative must accede, unless they cannot be compelled to make a decision.

History

The Early Church

The Catholic Church on CivMC was first realized in its earliest form on the 28th of June, 2023, when Rxquiem4718 (the future Pope), Realmichael, and Luminous15 entered the server and later jointly determined their intent to establish a Christian Church on CivMC. Although the intention was at first for the three to establish a small state with the Church as a subordinate organ, the three later agreed to prioritize the dealings of the Church and forsake their state claims in favor of establishing and focusing on the to-be-established Catholic Church exclusively. It was then when the three decided that the Church should be established as a mirror of the real life Catholic Church. Rxquiem4718 was to take on the mantle as Pope Leo I, the head of the church. Realmichael was to take on the office of Cardinal Secretary of State, with oversight over political and bureaucratic affairs. And Luminous15 was to take on the office of Prefect for Evangelization, working to turn hearts and minds to the Catholic cause. It was also there determined there that this new 'CivMC Catholic Church' should work to promote the core Christian values of charity, compassion, and respect. It was after these deliberations that a fourth citizen, Edd, began his journey to the new Church territories.

From there onwards, the three men embarked on the 'Great Pilgrimage' to the abandoned territories of the Batavian Kingdom, seeking to establish a new state for their Church. Upon their arrival, they made the final decision to settle in the region and establish the capital of the Church there among the mountains and hills, and after a series of explorations (and the establishment of a agricultural settlement), Pope Leo I began the writing of the Chronicles, detailing the story of the Church's formation. The 'Early Church' Period ended with the official election of Leo I as Pope and the establishment of the Church by the College of Cardinals on the 29th of June, 2023.

Reign of Pope Leo I (June 29 - July 7)

With the Church established on Mount Alexandria, a number of other Cardinals and Faithful Catholics began their journeys to the Church territories, including Toomanyeggshells, Gamabhana1234, African_Warl0rd, and TheIowanGod among others. Initial disagreements within the Church were quickly resolved through discussion and cooperation, and work immediately began on the construction of the Vatican. Realmichael and Luminous15 worked to establish diplomatic relations with various nations, and all members of the Faithful worked on infrastructure and new buildings for the newly-established Papal States.

On the Fifth of July, Papal representatives met with a unknown visitor to the lands of the Church, who quickly revealed himself to be the King of the long-dissolved Batavian Kingdom. After some cordial discussion, the King gave his blessing for the Catholic Church to establish their control over former Batavian land. The Church thus established the Batavian Honors, to be granted to any former Batavian citizen who was discovered on the lands of the Holy See, and granted King NivBarkie the title of 'Defender of the Faith.'

On the Sixth of July, tensions flared as Pope Leo I ordered the suspension of Cardinal Luminous15. Luminous15 then entered the city, was armed by elements within the College of Cardinals, and proceeded to capture the Pope - who was promptly freed through a intervention by Cardinal Secretary of State Realmichael. Fighting then continued, ultimately ending in Luminous15 going into temporary exile until Pope Leo I decided to retract his dismissal, allowing Cardinal Secretary of State Realmichael to restore Luminous15 to office, ending the crisis.

On the Seventh of July, domestic tensions hit a breaking point with the alleged robbery of supplies from the Curial Treasury by Bakhmut regional officials. Following a series of skirmishes between forces loyal to the provincial government and the Cardinal Secretary of State, the Bakhmut Government surrendered and returned all stolen property to the Curia following discussions at the First Vatican Summit. For their efforts at reconciliation, the Bakhmut Government was pardoned of their crimes, and the Papal States were once again united.

With the conclusion of the Bakhmut Crisis, Pope Leo I made the decision to resign following the First Vatican Summit, allowing new procedures for the service and election of new Popes to come into effect once approved by the College of Cardinals.

Papal Interregnum (July 7 - July 11)

Between July 7th and July 11th, the Cardinal Secretary of State ruled in the Vatican as the holder of the powers and responsibilities of the Papacy as well as through a contentious Papal Election which was finally determined on July 11th when Luminous15 - now Pope Iulianus I - was declared the victor of the Conclave and Pope in a impromptu ceremony in the Vatican.

July 11th Conflict and the Papacy of Icenia City (July 11)

In a near-disaster for the Papacy, individuals claiming to be acting on behalf of the nation of Lambeau entered the lands of the Papacy on the 12th of July, demanding the withdraw of Papal authority over the region. Pope Iulianus I oversaw a frantic withdraw from the territory, with himself and the Cardinal Secretary of State rushing to the Cathedral of Saint Francis in Icenia City to establish a impromptu Papacy-in-exile. It was later determined (following a tense standoff between the Lambeau official and Papal officials) that the Lambeau incursion had been the result of a clerical error, and the Lambeau official withdrew from the area. Papal forces would not re-establish control of the territory until the 13th of July, when the Papal government received diplomatic assurances and generous compensation from the Lambeau leadership for the misunderstanding.

Simultaneously on July 11th, the Bakhmut Crisis re-ignited as Delegate BluHusky of the Bakhmut Territory rose in revolt against the Papal Government and departed the region with much of the Vatican Treasury amidst the chaos of the July 11th Conflict. The Crisis was swiftly resolved the next day with the pearling of BluHusky and seizure of the rebel supply cache, and his subsequent negotiations with the Papal government - which revealed that his reasons for revolt had been based off of false pretense. BluHusky apologized to the people of the Papal States in a public address on July 12th, and was sentenced by a Vatican Court to exile in the newly-established Crusader Kingdom of the Namazik (another region considered under the temporal jurisdiction of the Pope and a territory of the Holy See).

Reign of Pope Iulianus I and Exile (July 11 - August 1st)

With the Papacy restored in the Vatican, Pope Iulianus I was finally able to continue his reign in earnest, and continued a series of reforms including the official establishment of a Master of Ceremony. Cardinal Rxquiem4718 was soon appointed to this office, with his experience in Catholic procedure and law. Pope Iulianus I further oversaw the return of Cardinal Gamabhana1234 to active duty, with him once again taking up his roles as Cardinal Prefect for Finance and Technological Advancement.

A major keystone of Pope Iulianus I's diplomatic policy, the Church entered into early discussions with the Icenian government to link the territories of the Holy See with the global rail network. However, this would not be long lived, for the Papacy was exiled to the Namazik territories following a Lambeau acquisition of the portal under Bakhmut.

Popes of the Catholic Church

Name Reign	Duration of Reign	Portrait	Coat of Arms	Personal Motto	Previous Office and Original Name	Important Encyclicals, Documents, and Other Statements	Election
Leo I 'The Unifier' June 29th 2023 - July 7th 2023	8 days		Non-personal Coat of Arms	"Pax Christi in Regno Christ" (Non Personal Motto)	Pastor Rxquiem4718	TBD	ELECTED UNAMINOUSLY BY THE FOUNDING CARDINALS
Accomplishments and Notable Events Established the Catholic Church on CivMC with his Cardinals on the 29th of June. Established the first Catholic agricultural settlements in what is now the Papal States. Was pearled between July 1st and July 3rd by the Icenian Government, released following successful negotiations following trial. Returned, and established the practice of Bishop's Rings and Staffs, and furthermore appointed the first Diocesan Bishop, TheIowanGod, to manage the Diocese of Icenia City. Participated in the Crisis of July 6, temporarily dismissing Luminous15 and directly participating in hostilities in a attempt to defend his dismissal of the Cardinal. Participated in the Bakhmut Crisis of July 8, resigning after his role in the First Vatican Summit and the pardon of the Bakhmut Government, leading to him being acclaimed as Leo I 'the Unifier' by the College of Cardinals. In his final statement, he expressed his sincerest wishes that the Holy Spirit aid in the election of the new Pope, and indicated his preference for either Cardinal Secretary of State Realmichael or Cardinal DiamondVictor to become the next Pontiff.
PAPAL INTERREGNUM (7/7/2023 - 7/11/2023) Duties and responsibilities of the Papacy held by the Papal Secretary of State.
Iulianus I 'The Architect' July 11th 2023 - July 23rd 2023	12 days		"Desidero Centum Offa Non Accipies"	"Pax Christi in Regno Christ" (Non Personal Motto)	Cardinal Luminous15	TBD	ELECTED NON-UNAMINOUSLY ON THE SEVENTH BALLOT
Accomplishments and Notable Events A founding member of the Catholic Church, he was elected by the College of Cardinals following a contentious seven ballots despite stiff competition in the Conclave from Cardinal toomanyeggshells. Elected following his representation of both conservative and liberal elements of the Church. Oversaw the Church during the contentious Icenia City Papacy and the Church's brief exile from the Papal States. Following the end of the Icenia City Papacy, oversaw the development of cordial relations with the Papacy's neighboring nations. Later spearheaded efforts to connect the Papacy to the international rail network, as well as efforts at domestic development - personally designing multiple Vatican buildings. For these efforts, was declared 'the Architect' by the Secretariat of State on the 20th of July. Presided over a number of high profile baptisms and the beginning of the Church's expansion into international affairs. Oversaw the claiming and establishment of the Bishopric of Constantine. Expanded the domestic security capabilities of the Holy See by restructuring and restoring the defunct Episcopal Inquisition. His term ended with the exile of the Papacy to the Namazik Crusader State, and many of his great architectural plans for the development of the Vatican were unfortunately abandoned. Yet others lived on, built in the Namazik territories by his successors.
PAPAL INTERREGNUM (7/23/2023 - 7/28/2023) Duties and responsibilities of the Papacy held by the Papal Secretary of State.
Africanus I 'The Restorer' July 28th 2023 - August 10th 2023	15 days	TBD	Personal Coat of Arms TBD	"Pax Christi in Regno Christ" (Non Personal Motto)	Cardinal African_Warl0rd	TBD	ELECTED UNAMINOUSLY ON THE SECOND BALLOT
Accomplishments and Notable Events A founding member of the Catholic Church, he was elected by the College of Cardinals following toomanyeggshell's rejection of his election as Supreme Pontiff. He was elected with the promise of finalizing state reorganization following the Papacy's exile to Namazik in a orderly manner. Restored the Papal States in both organizational and administrative matters, and personally spearheaded the moving and reconstruction processes. Strong advocate for a increased defense effort and for the mass-construction of farms both in the Papal States proper and in exclaves. Oversaw rapid development in the City of Avenio and in some provinces, with plans for the development of the western provinces also developed under his reign. Resigned on the 10th of August citing personal reasons, but remained as a Cardinal of the Church.
Benedictus I 'TBD' August 10th 2023 - Present	Present	TBD	Personal Coat of Arms TBD	"Pax Christi in Regno Christ" (Non Personal Motto)	Cardinal Realmichael	TBD	ELECTED UNAMINOUSLY ON THE FIRST BALLOT
Accomplishments and Notable Events A founding member of the Catholic Church, he was unanimously elected in the first ballot by the College of Cardinals following the withdrawal of all opposing candidates. The first Pope to be elected on the first ballot since Leo I. Immediately took steps to re-organize the bureaucracy of the Church, establishing Commissions under all primary Church Administrations. Key proponent of the expansion of the Church via exclaves and foreign farms.

Cardinal Secretaries of State of the Catholic Church

Name Reign	Duration of Office	Coat of Arms	Personal Motto	Previous Office	Important Statements, Documents, and Writings	Other Accomplishments / Notable Events
Realmichael June 29th 2023 - August 10th 2023	44 days	"Dominus Est"	"Dominus Est"	Pastor	The General and Civil Law of the CivMC Catholic Church The General Law for Citizenship	APPOINTED BY POPE LEO I ON THE ADVICE OF THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS
Accomplishments and Notable Events Worked within the Curia to codify and establish the organizational structure of the Church. Led the Pilgrimage to Mount Alexandria in what is now known as the Papal States, and was one of two Cardinals to initially establish the Church in Pope Leo I's name. Established the Vatican Courts and bureaucracy, also establishing the legal distinction between the Papal States and the Lands of the Holy See. Successfully led a number of negotiations with foreign powers, including the Negotiations of July 3rd. Worked with other Cardinals to properly establish the infrastructure necessary for the Congregations and Pontifical Councils. Established the Papal CCTV Network throughout the Papal States with African_Warl0rd. Primary mediator of the First Vatican Summit, and served as field commander of Curial Forces in the First and Second Bakhmut Crises. Continued to serve as Cardinal Secretary of State with the election of Pope Iulianus I, working to support the Papacy's foreign policy and further the Church's defense interests. Oversaw the establishment of the Namazik Crusader State as a Territory of the Holy See and the subsequent crowning of NewSalvation as King of the Namazik and effective governor of those territories. Published the full compendium of the General and Civil Law of the Papacy in late June, and later oversaw the establishment of the Vatican judiciary by recommending the appointment of DiamondVictor as Supreme Apostolic Justiciar. Continued to serve as a central administrator within the Church until August 10th, when he was elected as Pope Benedictus I.
Luminous15 August 10th 2023 - Present	Present	"Desidero Centum Offa Non Accipies"	"Desidero Centum Offa Non Accipies"	Cardinal	TBD	APPOINTED BY POPE BENEDICTUS I
Accomplishments and Notable Events Appointed as Cardinal Secretary of State by Pope Benedictus I for the duration of his term upon his election as Supreme Pontiff.

Bishops and Cardinals (Emeritus and Actively Serving) of the Catholic Church

Name and Date of Consecration / Office	Portrait	Coat of Arms	Dioceses of Residence	Important Statements, Documents, and Writings	Primary Titles, Awards, and Positions	Appointing Officer
Rxquiem4718 June 29th 2023 - Present	Non-Official Portrait	No personal Coat of Arms or Motto	AS BISHOP: The Vatican	TBD	Emeritus Pope, Cardinal Prefect for Doctrine and Clergy	FOUNDING MEMBER
Accomplishments and Notable Events Established the Catholic Church on CivMC with his Cardinals on the 29th of June. Established the first Catholic agricultural settlements in what is now the Papal States. Was pearled between July 1st and July 3rd by the Icenian Government, released following successful negotiations following trial. Returned, and established the practice of Bishop's Rings and Staffs, and furthermore appointed the first Diocesan Bishop, TheIowanGod, to manage the Diocese of Icenia City. Participated in the Crisis of July 6, temporarily dismissing Luminous15 and directly participating in hostilities in a attempt to defend his dismissal of the Cardinal. Participated in the Bakhmut Crisis of July 8, resigning after his role in the First Vatican Summit and the pardon of the Bakhmut Government, leading to him being acclaimed as Leo I 'the Unifier' by the College of Cardinals. In his final statement, he expressed his sincerest wishes that the Holy Spirit aid in the election of the new Pope, and indicated his preference for either Cardinal Secretary of State Realmichael or Cardinal DiamondVictor to become the next Pontiff. Returned to service as a Cardinal on the 13th of July, serving without a Prefectural Portfolio. Once again resigned on the 20th of July, stepping away from his duties into general retirement with full honors, but then once again resumed duties on the 9th of August, 2023.
Realmichael June 29th 2023 - Present		"Dominus Est"	AS AUXILIARY BISHOP: The Vatican	The General and Civil Law of the CivMC Catholic Church The General Law for Citizenship	Cardinal Secretary of State	FOUNDING MEMBER
Accomplishments and Notable Events Worked within the Curia to codify and establish the organizational structure of the Church. Led the Pilgrimage to Mount Alexandria in what is now known as the Papal States, and was one of two Cardinals to initially establish the Church in Pope Leo I's name. Established the Vatican Courts and bureaucracy, also establishing the legal distinction between the Papal States and the Lands of the Holy See. Successfully led a number of negotiations with foreign powers, including the Negotiations of July 3rd. Worked with other Cardinals to properly establish the infrastructure necessary for the Congregations and Pontifical Councils. Established the Papal CCTV Network throughout the Papal States with African_Warl0rd. Primary mediator of the First Vatican Summit, and served as field commander of Curial Forces in the First and Second Bakhmut Crises. Continued to serve as Cardinal Secretary of State with the election of Pope Iulianus I, working to support the Papacy's foreign policy and further the Church's defense interests. Oversaw the establishment of the Namazik Crusader State as a Territory of the Holy See and the subsequent crowning of NewSalvation as King of the Namazik and effective governor of those territories. Published the full compendium of the General and Civil Law of the Papacy in late June, and later oversaw the establishment of the Vatican judiciary by recommending the appointment of DiamondVictor as Supreme Apostolic Justiciar. Continued to serve as a central administrator within the Church until August 10th, when he was elected as Pope Benedictus I.
DiamondVictor June 29th 2023 - Present		TBD	The Vatican	TBD	Supreme Apostolic Justiciar	FOUNDING MEMBER
Accomplishments and Notable Events Led the Pilgrimage to Mount Alexandria in what is now known as the Papal States, and was one of two Cardinals to initially establish the Church there in Pope Leo I's name. Originally appointed as Prefect for the Defense of the Faith, but was re-assigned as the Supreme Apostolic Justiciar on the 20th of July.
Luminous15 June 29th 2023 - Present		"Desidero Centum Offa Non Accipies"	The Vatican	TBD	Prefect for the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples Benemerenti Medal (awarded for participation in the Negotiations of July 3rd)	FOUNDING MEMBER
Accomplishments and Notable Events Established diplomatic relations with a number of countries, securing rights to construct diocesian facilities in Pavia and Icenia, among others. Briefly removed in the Crisis of July 5th by Pope Leo I and subsequently participated in a armed insurrection. Briefly went into exile until negotiations facilitated his restoration and return to office. Key participant in the Bakhmut Crisis as part of the initial task force sent to restore order to Bakhmut. Served as Pope one time as of August 11th, as Pope Iulianus I.
Gamabhana1234 June 29th 2023 - Present	TBD	TBD	The Vatican	TBD	Cardinal Non Elector	APPOINTED BY POPE LEO I ON THE ADVICE OF THE CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE REALMICHAEL
Accomplishments and Notable Events Closed Administrative Censure issued on 7/4/2023. Pearled on the 1st of July in relation to alleged criminal acts in Icenia, by the Icenian government. Returned to service on July 7 following his release by Icenian authorities and return to the Papal States. Appointed as Bishop of Pavia on the 20th of July by Pope Iulianus I amidst plans to construct a Cathedral in Pavian borders. Later withdrawn with the appointment of Cornshoe as Bishop of Pavia. Resigned his Cardinal-level posts in early August, citing personal issues. Remains a Cardinal Non Elector and Bishop within the Church.
Toomanyeggshells June 29th 2023 - Present		TBD "Share Thy Bread"	The Vatican	TBD	Prefect of the Pontifical Council for Infrastructure and Development	APPOINTED BY POPE LEO I ON THE ADVICE OF THE CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE REALMICHAEL
Accomplishments and Notable Events First Cardinal to arrive in the Holy See after DiamondVictor, Luminous15, and realmichael Key participant in the Bakhmut Crisis as part of the reinforcements which arrived to support Cardinal Secretary of State Realmichael. Became a key contender for the Papacy following the first Vatican Summit. Elected as Pope in the Third Papal Conclave, but refused the position, becoming the only individual in Church history to do so.
African_Warl0rd June 30th 2023 - Present	TBD	TBD	The Vatican	TBD	Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and for Clerical Affairs	APPOINTED BY POPE LEO I ON THE ADVICE OF THE CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE REALMICHAEL
Accomplishments and Notable Events Spearheaded Vatican construction and development, especially industrially, and constructed the first new buildings in the Vatican following the establishment of Catholic presence there. Established the National Highway System, first with I-85 and then with the General Buttnaked Freeway, linking the Vatican with its outlying territories and farms. Initially appointed as Titular Cardinal, but on July 3rd appointed by the Curia as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and for Clerical Affairs Temporarily assumed the responsibilities of the Prefect for Finance, Technology, and Advancement on July 4th with the extended pearling of Gamabhana1234. Key participant in the Bakhmut Crisis as part of the initial task force sent to restore order to Bakhmut. Temporarily went into exile following his death, but returned to office at the end of the crisis with the restoration of order. Key figure in the construction of the Namazik-Brunsvik Ice Road. As of August 11th, 2023, served as Pope one time as Africanus I.
TheIowanGod July 4th 2023 - Present	TBD	TBD	The Vatican AS ARCHBISHOP: Diocese of Icenia City (Icenia)	TBD	Archbishop of Icenia City	APPOINTED BY POPE LEO I
Accomplishments and Notable Events Pearled (as a Seminarian) on July 1st for 'suspicious activity' by the Icenian government. Released following negotiations and trial on the 4th with a statement from the Secretariat of State declaring his innocence and eligibility for the office of Bishop. Consecrated by Pope Leo I as Bishop the same day, and appointed as Bishop of Icenia City following negotiations permitting Catholic construction of church facilities in the country. Appointed as Inquisitor on the 7th of July following his efforts to investigate possible dissidents. Key figure in the construction of the Namazik-Brunsvik Ice Road.
SpectroElectro July 6th 2023 - Present		TBD	AS AUXILLARY BISHOP: The Vatican	The Statement of Values of the Catholic Church	Auxiliary Bishop of the Vatican	APPOINTED BY POPE LEO I ON THE ADVICE OF THE CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE REALMICHAEL
Accomplishments and Notable Events Consecrated by Pope Leo I as a Bishop following his extraordinary efforts to advance the development of the Vatican. The final Bishop fully consecrated by Pope Leo I before his resignation on July 7th, 2023. Worked tirelessly to advance domestic development, especially in the farmlands and country lanes of the Papal States. Appointed officially as a Auxiliary Bishop by Pope Leo I in a decision which was later confirmed by Pope Iulianus I. Authored and pushed for the adoption of the 'Statement of Values of the Catholic Church,' which was officially adopted during the First Papal Interregnum by assent of the College of Cardinals.
NivBarkie July 7th 2023 - Present		TBD	The Vatican	TBD	Titular Bishop and Cardinal	APPOINTED BY CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE REALMICHAEL WHILE EXERCISING THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE PAPACY
Accomplishments and Notable Events Original King of the Kingdom of Batavia, which inhabited the territories of the Papal States before the nation's dissolution. Declared it was the will of his former nation to allow its territories to be inhabited by the Papal States, and was declared a 'Defender of the Faith' for it. Announced his intent to rejoin CivMC and join the Catholic Church, becoming a citizen of the Vatican City on the 7th of July. He was then appointed as a Cardinal by the Cardinal Secretary of State under his right to exercise the powers and duties of the Papacy during a interregnum. Awarded with the honorary title of 'King of Batavia' on the 20th of July by Pope Iulianus I, in recognition for his services.
Peregrine July 11th 2023 - ~ July 30th 2023	TBD	TBD	AS BISHOP: Mount Augusta	TBD	Bishop of Mount Augusta	APPOINTED BY POPE IULIANUS I
Accomplishments and Notable Events Appointed on the 11th of July, 2023 by the newly-elected Pope Iulianus I as his first act as head of the newly-established Diocese of Mount Augusta. Forfeit office roughly around July 30th, 2023.
Carter_T23 July 14th 2023 - Present	TBD	TBD	AS BISHOP: Namazik	TBD	Bishop of Namazik, Cardinal Prefect for Finance and Technology	APPOINTED BY POPE IULIANUS I
Accomplishments and Notable Events Appointed on the 14th of July, 2023 by the newly-elected Pope Iulianus I to serve as the Bishop of Namazik and chief religious advisor to the regional government of Namazik. Immediately earned a reputation for his fervent evangelism within Church circles, preforming a number of high-profile CivMC Baptisms. Elevated to Cardinal with the movement of the Papacy to Namazik, succeeding Gamabhana1234 as Prefect for Finance and Technology. Later appointed to a number of other high-profile commissions with his further contributions to the Papacy.
Cornshoe August 3rd 2023 - Present	TBD	TBD	AS BISHOP: Pavia	TBD	Bishop of Pavia	APPOINTED BY POPE AFRICANUS I ON THE ADVICE OF THE CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE
Accomplishments and Notable Events Appointed around August 3rd, 2023, to serve as the Bishop of the Pavian diocese. Was never actually dispatched to Pavia.
KarlKLue August 8th 2023 - Present	TBD	TBD	AS BISHOP: Brunsvik	TBD	Bishop of Brunsvik	APPOINTED BY POPE AFRICANUS I ON THE ADVICE OF THE CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE
Accomplishments and Notable Events Appointed around August 8th, 2023, to serve as Bishop of the newly-established Brunsvik Diocese and as the secular leader of the Bishopric of Brunsvik. Served in a number of architectural and foreign affairs commissions, being appointed following his designing of the Brunsvik Cathedral.

Royal Titles Associated with the Papacy

Name Reign	Titles	Portrait	Coat of Arms (if applicable)	Region or Territory	Other Accomplishments / Notable Events
NewSalvation I June 29th 2023 - Present	King of the Namazik	TBD	TBD	The Crusader Kingdom of Namazik	APPOINTED BY CRD. SEC. STATE REALMICHAEL Appointed by Cardinal Secretary of State Realmichael while exercising the powers and authorities of the Papacy. Oversaw the establishment, initial exploration, and early recruitment into the Crusader State of Namazik.

The Chronicle

Introduction

The Chronicles is an account of the founding of the Catholic Church in Civmc. It was written by Pope Leo I as people gathered in what they called the Promised Land of the Holy See. This section is a brief overview of each book's contexts.

Genesis

Genesis is a short account of the beginning of the world. It started with the creation of it by God, then the creation of mankind. God created Steve and his wife Alex. However SATAN came to Alex and tempted her to eat the forbidden fruit. Due to her betrayal of God, war and terror came to CivMC.

Exodus

Exodus is the longest book before Chronicles, which accounts the adventure of Rxquiem4718, Realmichael, and DiamondVictor. Realmichael, originally named Michael5, was blessed and created by God for the mission of the Promised Land's settlement by the Chosen. All three had originated in Rome, and had to travel across the world to settle. Firstly they visited Pavia, and toured the city, passing through and seeing much development. Then they passed through the barricades of the war which was going on during that time, and came to Icenia which was under war, looking wartorn and downtrodden. While leaving from Icenia however, DiamondVictor had been tempted by the world when he was split from the others, and was attempted to be recruited to a worldly power, but was able to overcome this and came back to the Church. Finally, they had all gotten to the Promised Land. But God decided that it was not ready yet for Rxquiem4718 to enter, and He cast him away.

Book of Michael

The Book of Michael is a short single-chapter account of the initial development of the Holy See, where they settled on a Farm.

Book of Luminous (shortened to Lumi)

The Book of Luminous describes his journey to Icenia. Luminous15 had come from the land of Lambat, and was stuck there for a long time. In his terror there, he was driven around, lost, and even chased by men with heavy armor and swords. However, after a long time (2 hours) he was finally able to make it out of Lambat, and went to Pavia, being directed to Icenia by the Power. While in Icenia he had begun to design ideas for the future of the Church, knowing it was not time to depart yet.

First Book of Requi

The First Book of Requi continues off of Exodus, where he had been brought to the land of Commonwealth. He was stranded, hungered, and in great distress but God brought him a great Saint by the name of Reffelruz, who gave him food and means of transportation. The tunnel systems which he had gone through were deeply effected by the War in Icenia, and he had great struggle to pass through. However he made it to Icenia and found Luminous15

Second Book of Requi

The Second Book of Requi is the journey of Requiem4718 and Luminous15 to the Promised Land. Luminous got stuck in a trap for a while, and they were stuck in Icenia for some time. He then led Luminous to the Promised Land, following the path which Realmichael had guided him. And then they were all regrouped, the main founders of the Church.

Book of Edd

The Book of Edd is a Book of a Minor Warrior, who had been called from the land of Pacem. Controversially, it is said that he came to create the Taliban, but this is poorly translated. However, he was to become a warrior for the Church at its early stages. He was also tempted by the World to become a ruler. He also did great raiding and plundering on his way to the Promised Land. When he arrived he came to a new militarization.

Chronicles

Chronicles is the longest account, and is the Acts and Chronicle of them by the members of the founders in the area of the Holy See. Firstly, the discovery of what is a now the Vatican Hill. They found it in ruin and abandonment, but it was a grand place to be taken for a new purpose. They blessed the Vatican Fortress for the future. Again, they went to the Coastline in the North, what is now Bakhmut, and God brought to them Mad_Orange. Mad_Orange however was not to be long. There is a minor chapter (4) which delves into Realmichael going insane for a while, only seeing stone around him. In Bakhmut they met a man from another land, named Doommad, who blessed their land and their rule over it, supporting it. and he interceded for them to his leader. Chronicles 7 does not name them, but it is attributed that African_Warlord is the new man God had brought to them. He came not so far south of the Promised Land, and started to create a basis for the Promised Land's economy. Then RealMichael took the new man, Gamabhana, and Rxquiem4718; and he took them to the site of the future St. Peter's Basilica. However terror came to Mad_Orange and he attempted the assassination of African_Warlord who is also known as General Buttnaked. Then again, he attempted the murder of Rxquiem4718, and he was ashamed, and cast away by God, never to return.

Leviticus

Leviticus is the 10 Commandments:

I am the Lord thy God, you shall have no other before me
You shall not take the Lord's name in vein
You shall remember the Sabbath Day
You shall honor thy Father and thy Mother
You shall not commit murder
You shall not commit adultery
You shall not steal
You shall not bare false witness
You shall not rob thy neighbor's goods
You shall not rob thy neighbor's wife

And this was written in the middle of the Vatican for all to know.

Book of Eggzra

The Book of Eggzra is the account of Eggshells' travels to the Promised Land. He came from the Grand Empire and the Grand City. This is interpreted as Estalia. Then he went to Pavia. He was beloved of both cities. He gave no care to the Promised Land, and found himself in the land of Lambat. However, he was murdered there, but God interceded and brought him to the Commonwealth. He died again, attempting to get to the Promised Land poorly. Then finally, he was able to get to the Promised Land however, after great journey for the third time.

Book of Victorus

The Book of Victor is a small account of the search through the Vatican for the old pagan's treasures. He had found a secret treasury, full of many goods.

Book of Africanus

The Book of Africanus recounts General Buttnaked's efforts to begin the Industrial Great Leap Forward of the Holy See. Gathering Coal, Stone, and other resources, building the first factory, and developing the land.

Pslams

Pslams are a few hymns related to the contents of The Chronicle written by the new Pope Leo I / Rxquiem4718.

Apocrypha

Incident of the Thirteenth of July

On the Thirteenth of July, during a trip with Cardinals Realmichael, Gamabhana, Rxquiem4718, and Archbishop TheIowanGod, in the City of Pavia, there was a fight between Cardinals Gamabhana and Realmichael. Gamabhana had stolen the railcart of Realmichael, and they had started hitting eachother in a fight. Gamabhana decided to escalate by throwing away the minecart off the bridge of the Railway towards Icenia. They had began loudly yelling and hitting eachother. Realmichael saying things such as "I diagnose you with retarded" and "You needa get the money to buy the ticket" and Gamabhana continuing to trick and make fun of realmichael, responding . Then, after acquiring a new railcart, Gamabhana and Realmichael had started to sabatoge eachother, turning off the railway in certain areas. It finally ended with Realmichael taking Gamabhana's railcart, but then gave it back in charity, agreeing to take separate sides of the railway on the way home (like children).

JLR Hostage Crisis Incident (Ninth of August)

On the Ninth of August, an anonymous terrorist organization had taken Papal Citizen JLR hostage. They demanded a stack of diamonds. Originally Archbishop TheIowanGod had supported the terrorist, but was quick to recant once RealMichael stepped in, and aided in the hunt for the Terrorist. Citizen JLR was kept in a Pearl, so he was able to broadcast the captor's coordinates for RealMichael and TheIowanGod. For about a night they had chased by boat over the Ocean the terrorist, who was promptly captured after being distracted and crashing into a beach.