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{{Infobox civilization|image=Coat_of_arms_of_the_Vatican_City.svg|claims_map=|position_name1=
Dark Green - Territories of the Holy See <br/>
Light Green - Considered 'de jure' part of the Territories of the Holy See, but no longer controlled|subheader=The Catholic Church on CivMC|alliance=|preceded_by=[[Batavia|Batavian Kingdom]] (recognized predecessor)<br/>
[[Early CivMC Catholic Church|Early CivMC Catholic Church]] (organizationally)|language=English (de facto)<br/>
Latin (de jure)|capital_city=Vatican City
Brunsvik City (De Facto, Seat of Pope)|settlements=Vatican City <br/>
New Antioch (Bakhmut) <br/>
Camp Jerusalem|currency=Papal Lira (de jure) <br/>
Iron (de facto)|territories=The Papal States}}The '''Catholic Church''', also known as the '''Roman Catholic Church''', is a role-play 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.
Since the Church's removal from its territories in former Batavia, and the subsequent dissolution of the secular "Papal States," the Catholic Church's headquarters has been located on the Brunsvik City State, in the Brunsvik Cathedral, which is seat of the Pope himself.
As of
== Organization and Leadership ==
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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.
===
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.
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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 ==
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!Previous Office and Original Name
!Important Encyclicals, Documents, and Other Statements
!Election
|-
|'''<big>Leo I</big>'''
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July 7th 2023
|8 days
| style="width: 10%" |[[File:PopeLeoI.png|frameless|
| style="width: 10%" |[[File:
| style="width: 10%" |''"Pax Christi in Regno Christ" (Non Personal Motto)''
|Pastor Rxquiem4718
|TBD
|'''ELECTED UNAMINOUSLY BY THE FOUNDING CARDINALS'''
|-
| colspan="8" |'''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.
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* 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.
|-
! colspan="8
====== '''PAPAL INTERREGNUM (7/7/2023 - 7/11/2023)''' ======
Duties and responsibilities of the Papacy held by the Papal Secretary of State.
|-
|'''<big>Iulianus I</big>'''
''<nowiki/>'The Architect'''
July 11th 2023
<small>-</small>
July 23rd 2023
|12 days
|[[File:Cardinaluminous.png|frameless|287x287px]]
|[[File:Cardinaluminouscoatofarms.png|center|frameless|257x257px]]''"Desidero Centum Offa Non Accipies"''
|''"Pax Christi in Regno Christ" (Non Personal Motto)''
|Cardinal Luminous15
|TBD
|'''ELECTED NON-UNAMINOUSLY ON THE SEVENTH BALLOT'''
|-
| colspan="8" |'''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.
|-
! colspan="8" |
====== '''PAPAL INTERREGNUM (7/23/2023 - 7/28/2023)''' ======
Duties and responsibilities of the Papacy held by the Papal Secretary of State.
|-
|'''<big>Africanus I</big>'''
''<nowiki/>'The Restorer'''
July 28th 2023
<small>-</small>
August 10th 2023
|15 days
|TBD
|[[File:Emblem of the Holy See usual.svg|center|frameless|326x326px]]''Personal Coat of Arms TBD''
|''"Pax Christi in Regno Christ" (Non Personal Motto)''
|Cardinal African_Warl0rd
|TBD
|'''ELECTED UNAMINOUSLY ON THE SECOND BALLOT'''
|-
| colspan="8" |'''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.
|-
|'''<big>Benedictus I</big>'''
''<nowiki/>'The Long'''
August 10th 2023
<small>-</small>
September 3rd 2023
|24 days
|TBD
|[[File:Emblem of the Holy See usual.svg|center|frameless|326x326px]]''Personal Coat of Arms TBD''
|''"Pax Christi in Regno Christ" (Non Personal Motto)''
|Cardinal Realmichael
|TBD
|'''ELECTED UNAMINOUSLY ON THE FIRST BALLOT'''
|-
| colspan="8" |'''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.
* Benedictus I's domestic policy included the encouragement of foreign expansion and the construction of a number of key infrastructure projects.
* Benedictus I saw the system of short-termed popes come to an effective end with his inordinately long 24 day rule.
|-
|'''<big>Lucius I</big>'''
''<nowiki/>'The Great'''
September 3rd 2023
<small>-</small>
Present
|Ongoing
|TBD
|[[File:Emblem of the Holy See usual.svg|center|frameless|326x326px]]''Personal Coat of Arms TBD''
|''"Pax Christi in Regno Christ" (Non Personal Motto)''
|Cardinal KarlKLue
|TBD
|'''ELECTED BY GENERAL ACCLAIM'''
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Accomplishments and Notable Events'''
* The first Pope to not be a founding member of the Catholic Church, Lucius I was appointed by general acclaim following the end of Benedictus I's reign, with the beginning of his reign seeing the end of term-limited Popes.
* Lucius I oversaw a period of stagnation and inactivity in the Church, with a number of key figures ending their period of activity. The bureaucracy of the Church subsequently became bloated and impossible to staff.
* Lucius I personally oversaw the completion of the Church's greatest architectural work to date, the Cathedral of Brunsvik.
* Upon the Church's eventual return to activity, Lucius I's administration committed to a culling of Pontifical bureaucracy and departments.
* Lucius I's administration also saw the transfer of the Papal States' territorial claims to the Kingdom of Salerno.
* Pope Lucius I presided over the tumultuous times of the War of the Icenian Coalition, and Brunsvik City's transfer to the Commonwealth of Arcandria.
|}
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<small>-</small>
August 10th 2023
|44 days
| style="width: 10%" |[[File:Cardinalrealmichael.png|frameless|245x245px]]
| style="width: 10%" |[[File:Coat of arms of Luis Antonio Tagle.svg|frameless|254x254px]]''"Dominus Est"''
| style="width: 10%" |
|Pastor
|
*
* The General Law for Citizenship
|'''APPOINTED BY POPE LEO I ON THE ADVICE OF THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS'''
|-
| colspan="8" style="text-align: left;" |'''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.
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* 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
* 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.
|-
|'''<big>Luminous15</big>'''
August 10th 2023
<small>-</small>
Present
|Present
|[[File:Cardinaluminous.png|frameless]]
|[[File:Cardinaluminouscoatofarms.png|frameless|338x338px]]''"Desidero Centum Offa Non Accipies"''
|''"Desidero Centum Offa Non Accipies"''
|Cardinal
|TBD
|'''APPOINTED BY POPE BENEDICTUS I'''
|-
| colspan="8" |'''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.
|}
== Incomplete Bishops and Cardinals (Emeritus and Actively Serving) of the Catholic Church ==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="width: 85%; text-align: center;"
!Name and Date of Consecration / Office
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!Important Statements, Documents, and Writings
!Primary Titles, Awards, and Positions
!Appointing Officer
|-
|'''<big>Rxquiem4718</big>'''
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<small>-</small>
Present
|[[File:PopeLeoI.png|frameless|
| style="width: 10%" |''No personal Coat of Arms or Motto''
| style="width: 10%" |'''AS BISHOP:'''
| style="width: 10%" |TBD
|Emeritus Pope,
|'''FOUNDING MEMBER'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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.
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* 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.
|-
|'''<big>Realmichael</big>'''
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|[[File:Cardinalrealmichael.png|frameless|264x264px]]
|[[File:Coat_of_arms_of_Luis_Antonio_Tagle.svg|right|frameless|311x311px]]"Dominus Est"
|'''AS AUXILIARY BISHOP:'''
|
* The General and Civil Law of the CivMC Catholic Church
* The General Law for Citizenship
|Cardinal Secretary of State
|'''FOUNDING MEMBER'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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.
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* 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
* 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.
|-
|'''<big>DiamondVictor</big>'''
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|[[File:CardinalDiamondVictor.png|center|frameless]]
|TBD
|The Vatican
|TBD
|Supreme Apostolic Justiciar
|'''FOUNDING MEMBER'''
|-
* 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.
|-
|'''<big>Luminous15</big>'''
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|[[File:Cardinaluminous.png|frameless]]
|[[File:Cardinaluminouscoatofarms.png|frameless|338x338px]]''"Desidero Centum Offa Non Accipies"''
|The Vatican
|TBD
|Prefect for the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
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July 3rd)
|'''FOUNDING MEMBER'''
|-
* 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.
|-
|'''<big>Gamabhana1234</big>'''
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|TBD
|TBD
|The Vatican
|TBD
|Cardinal Non Elector
|'''APPOINTED BY POPE LEO I ON THE ADVICE OF THE CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE REALMICHAEL'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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.
|-
|'''<big>Toomanyeggshells</big>'''
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|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'''
|-
* 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.
|-
|'''<big>African_Warl0rd</big>'''
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|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'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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.
|-
|'''<big>TheIowanGod</big>'''
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|TBD
|TBD
|The Vatican
'''AS
|TBD
|
|'''APPOINTED BY POPE LEO I'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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
* Key figure in the construction of the Namazik-Brunsvik Ice Road.
|-
|'''<big>SpectroElectro</big>'''
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|[[File:BishopSpectro.png|frameless]]
|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'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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.
|-
|'''<big>NivBarkie</big>'''
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|[[File:CardinalNivBarkie.png|frameless|299x299px]]
|TBD
|The Vatican
|TBD
|Titular Bishop and Cardinal
|'''APPOINTED BY CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE REALMICHAEL WHILE EXERCISING THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE PAPACY'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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.
|-
|'''<big>Peregrine</big>'''
July 11th 2023
<small>-</small>
~ July 30th 2023
|TBD
|TBD
|'''AS BISHOP:''' Mount Augusta
|TBD
|Bishop of Mount Augusta
|'''APPOINTED BY POPE IULIANUS I'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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.
|-
|'''<big>Carter_T23</big>'''
July 14th 2023
<small>-</small>
<small>Present</small>
|TBD
|TBD
|'''AS BISHOP:''' Namazik
|TBD
|Bishop of Namazik, Cardinal Prefect for Finance and Technology
|'''APPOINTED BY POPE IULIANUS I'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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.
|-
|'''<big>Cornshoe</big>'''
August 3rd 2023
<small>-</small>
<small>Present</small>
|TBD
|TBD
|'''AS BISHOP:''' Pavia
|TBD
|Bishop of Pavia
|'''APPOINTED BY POPE AFRICANUS I ON THE ADVICE OF THE CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''Accomplishments and Notable Events'''
* Appointed around August 3rd, 2023, to serve as the Bishop of the Pavian diocese.
* Was never actually dispatched to Pavia.
|-
|'''<big>KarlKLue</big>'''
August 8th 2023
<small>-</small>
<small>Present</small>
|TBD
|TBD
|'''AS BISHOP:''' Brunsvik
|TBD
|Bishop of Brunsvik
|'''APPOINTED BY POPE AFRICANUS I ON THE ADVICE OF THE CARDINAL SECRETARY OF STATE'''
|-
| colspan="7" |'''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.
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== Royal Titles Associated with the Papacy ==
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!Name
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!Titles
!Portrait
!Coat of Arms
(if applicable)
!Region or Territory
!Other Accomplishments / Notable Events
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|'''<big>NewSalvation I</big>'''
June 29th 2023
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<small>Present</small>
|King of the Namazik
| style="width: 10%" |TBD
| style="width: 10%" |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.
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== 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.
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