The Pope returns to Audiance
After a day of reflection and meditation. Jean Luke had decided that a strong stance must be taken. As a first step he would go to the audience chamber and help clear the recent troubles assailing Christendom from without and within.
"Vincenzo d'Orsini....You are new to the position so I would like to make clear that this is to be quick as I'm to be in front of the people on the balcony at 4pm."
"I will listen to all petitioners and then answer."
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* "May I make clear to everyone that I do not appreciate every edict not to their taste being questioned. If their opinion was true to gods word they would be Pope and not me."
"As to the point of the evil taint of money well spent, but from bad sources please remember ...That even Lucifer would be taken unto gods breast if he were truly repentant."
"Trade? I here you ask."
"If god chooses to make our merchants thick enough not to get a good trade. It is his will. If he also chooses to allow the exchange of goods for the benefit of all ? Are we to challenge it? You step above your place if you think we should"
"If a nation rises to challenge the might of God, it will be struck down! It will not matter where it's money comes from."
"As for the Muslim threat, it is great, but no more than others. With trade and the intelligence that can bring, Who is to say what the possibilities are for bringing the word of Christ to the Heathen.?"
"All the while there is chance to save even one lost soul, I will persevere in that belief"
* Cardinal Jan Von webber, Karl Vandersson. You warm my heart. I am most pleased you made it through such adversity. Come join the council after you are rested. You are very welcome."
* Reading a note. "Would someone inform the Cardinal Richard Bourchier Archbishop of Canterbury that he has my permission to be away from court, but if he stays away too long I may forget he exists? And no to a subordinate."
* "Welcome cardinal Alfons de Borja of Aragon."
* "Cardinal Odo de Bauffremont, please refrain from dirtying your cassock rise and kiss my ring. Then, pray continue."
After listening.
"Pray allow me to hear all concerned. One moment."
After listening to the further statements.
"Hear all.
My thanks to all concerned for their words.
Here is how I feel that gods word may be carried out
I have never had word from this Duke of Savoy or the "Helvetian highwaymen" ,as you put it,that would imply any fervent faith in god. This in conjunction with recent acts of hostility make it necessary to excommunicate them.
The Order of Rhine is instructed to disband. After a suitable period of repentance they may be accepted back into the fold of holy mother church. Further trouble making will be quelled most militantly!
As for Brittany and France."
* "The Dauphin cannot be blamed for what is done without his knowledge and as there is no proof of conspiracy on his part I will say that his alliance partners have let him down. However the Dauphin is ultimately responsible for the acts of the said alliance and I would demand that as penance he excepts the offers presently on the table at Arras."
* "Brittany has no right to find protection other than from his liege lord. I see no outright threat to the crown from the words that Burgundy show me. You have acted in bad faith to your present monarch, even if you feel threatened by someone in his alliance. I will say however that this is a domestic matter between you and he, though Brittany was most pious in it's stand for peace.
(I would ask England to appreciate that and show leniency) After you have presented yourself to King Thomas for judgement I will expect you to come to the Vatican to see the error of your ways through Christ's guidance. Your cardinal is accepted for I feel your small nation needs proper spiritual guidance."
* "This matter with Badden.
The Lord Jakob has been most wise and pious in coming to me repentant and having done all possible to correct his father's sins. We offer our prayers for all that died, including his father. A Requiem mass will be held.
Cardinal Odo de Bauffremont makes a clear plea for his case, but we must take into account many things in passing a fair judgement here.
The fraternal love shall be Paternal for I believe that you should both benefit from the learning to be found here.
1000dcts (1 econ?) and vassal ship to Burgundy. Who will terminate vassal ship when convinced that the son is not like the father. This will have Papal review every year. It will also prove to gossipmongers that accuse Burgundy of expansionism true or false. For if it is proven that Baden is trustworthy and he holds on to the vassal ship, the Duke is as they say. Let his actions speak.
The Margrave will still be entitled to Cardinal representation, and the protection of the church for any reprisals when he has so obviously seen the light of god."
* "The maters concerning Orthodoxy I will be addressed next.
But firstly it is decreed by mother church that Jehan de la Trémoille, Seigneur de Jonvelle is to be given chance to repent his sins. After such time (To be no more than one month) He is to be Hung, Drawn & Quartered, and his parts are to be sent to the corners of Christendom to show what happens when a servant of the church is treated in such a manner. This also reflects upon the states ruler, so take note.
* "The Heretic is as much threat as the Heathen. The Orthodox church has already been warned about it's representatives attitude in court and it's demands for me to visit to discuss matters.
The traitorous nature of Greece has brought us on to thin ice. We may well find ourselves at war. As it is, any Catholic nation wishing to revenge the Greeks tretury by carrying their swords to her capital may do so with my blessing.
I believed peace was possible. I now doubt it.
But I will send the good Cardinal Boivin to try to speak with these heretics so no further conflict will occur. Cardinal Boivin see me in my chambers. (PM)
* "Bishop Martinus of Havelberg, Bradenburg I welcome you as Cardinal. You may kiss my ring."
* "Would the Orthodox delegates return home as I feel they can do no more to HELP their cause. I will be sending a delegate soon to your lands to discus any of the matters you wish."
* "Bishop of Toledo.
Cardinal Santangelo has not got leave to be away from the Vatican. Ask him to present himself. The gap between Orthodox and Holy mother church is widening. It is important we try to prevent all out holocaust. Greece is open to attack by papal consent. It must not go further if it is possible to prevent. Leave your soul in my care my son. I Know the whole picture rest assured."
* "I trust the Venetian ambassador has found all his questions answered. I am pleased with his news."
* "Cardinal Odo. I will ask for help when needed. Thank you. As you are so enthusiastic, you will be going East to speak with the Orthodox heretics on my behalf .Other maters will be given to council when I feel that it is full of members."
* "Bishop Ulrich of Konstanz welcome as a cardinal, if you are your realms nomination. You may kiss my ring."
* "Doge John I Grimaldi. Your repentance has not yet bought you enlightenment.
You tell me you are in a right and just war. This is even as you've been told to find peace?
If it was called for by god why did I not here his words? The bible gives us guidance to make such judgements and I, personally, make them.
You wish blessing's upon your crusaders? On which crusade are they on for I have called none.
The Eastern Romans are in hot water as it is, and as for the division among the heathen. I agree that mother church is blessed by this occurrence and not just Genoa. Your fervent conviction in the teachings as you see them still do you credit, but I would ask you to curb them and follow the politics of the holy word of the Pope and not your own. Be aware that we think there is little to be offered and a lot to be lost when mixing with Orthodoxy. But peace is always worth it. No changes will be made to our church rest assured. I have had no indication that they have ever spoken in true faith and respect. That will be a long time in coming, if ever. Should they not learn from us instead?"
"Please my son .....walk with me"
He gets up and leads Doge John I Grimaldi out of the room to talk .(PM).
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