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THE HOLY SEE Pope Anthony has Died At 9:30pm, His Holiness Pope Anthony returned to the house of his Father. After several years of his pontificate, he led a strong and charismatic church. He will be forever remembered for his dedication to protecting objective moral truth and a proponent for European peace. The pope's body will be brought to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state Monday afternoon. His body will be laid to rest in the crypt underneath St. Peter's Basilica. "The Holy Father's final hours were marked by the uninterrupted prayer of all those who were assisting him in his pious death and by the choral participation in prayer of the thousands of faithful who for many hours had been gathered in Saint Peter's Square," Secretary of State Cardinal Michael da Vinci said. The College of Cardinals have been summoned to Rome to choose Anthony's successor. After the official nine-day mourning period ends, the cardinals will hold a secret vote in the Sistine Chapel to choose a successor. There are currently 118 cardinal electors, and the next Vicar of Christ is up in the air. While there are some front runners, there is no clear victor. "He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal."

OOC- No longer exists. Back to Italy.

taking Portugal :P mark Italy free.

Portuguese Republic With hundreds of thousands gathering in the streets to peacefully demand independence all throughout the country, the legislature has convened a constitutional convention, drafted a new constitution, and ratified it. Portugal is now a free and democratic state. Public elections are currently being held and an official government will be announced shortly.

"What is Ukraine's current foreign policy, especially concerning Europe?"

"Mister Ambassador, the Republic of Italy in concert with France have terminated the mandate for the Joint Mediterranean Naval Security Force. This was done in response to the positive response to the new Suez Canal policies."

The Italian government is fully willing to cooperate with Alvonian authorities. Grand Chancellor Adriano Marcellino has instructed all relevant Italian law enforcement agencies to search for Florentin Josué Delacroix. If there is any sign of him, Italy will notify Alvonia as soon as possible. Italy requests any additional information about this suspect.

"The Republic of Italy recognizes the Great Lake Republics."

"The Republic of Italy recognizes the Kingdom of Brandenburg."

After careful and lengthy discussions within the Italian government and between Italy and France, the Joint Mediterranean Naval Security Force will be disbanded and its mandate repealed. This is due to the positive response to the new Suez Canal policies being implemented. Italy will maintain security duties in the Mediterranean and the Strait of Galb. however it will not stop any civilian or military warship without just cause.

THE HOLY SEE VATICAN CITY Sovereign: His Holiness The Pope; Bishop Of Rome And Vicar Of Jesus Christ; Successor Of St. Peter, Prince Of The Apostles; Supreme Pontiff Of The Universal Church; Patriarch Of The West; Servant Of The Servants Of God; Archbishop And Metropolitan Of The Roman Province; Sovereign Of Vatican City State; Pope Paul VII Secretariat of State Secretary of State: Archbishop Loreno Giorgio Secretary for the Relations with States: Archbishop Oscar Aveni Substitute for General Affairs: Archbishop Arnaldo Cecchi Delegate for Pontifical Representations: Archbishop Sarbello Gaeta President of Governorate of the Vatican City State: Archbishop Amerigo Manni Almoner of His Holiness: Msgr. Ricario Zannini College of Cardinals Cardinal Dean: Cardinal Enrico Capponi Military Pontifical Swiss Guard: 200 Guardsmen Corps of Gendarmerie of Vatican City: 500 Officers Primates of Nations Republic of Italy: Archbishop Fermiano Cardinal Richardi The Third French Empire: Archbishop Jerome Duranton Northlands: Archbishop Marcel Kokholm Plains Federation: Archbishop Jose Lopez Confederacy Of Brazil: Archbishop Frederico Álvares The Aidennic Council of Alexandria: The Babylonian Empire: New Zealand: Archbishop Walter Dodge Union of the Southern Cross: Archbishop George Chanley Principality of Tikal:

Just a heads up, since PD's RR I will be RPing the Holy See in addition to Italy.

"Very well Your Excellency. I am sure my government can coordinate a place for your building. Is there anything else you would like to discuss?"

I agree with TBM.

Agreed.

This is just so #$#@^& annoying.

I nominate FHIC and zoot

"The Republic of Italy welcomes the Texas government and wishes it best of luck."

Italian ships stationed in the Strait of Gibralter would allow the navy ships to progress to their destinations unimpeded.

"Where would you propose building this Bethgan?"

Ambassador Dante Giambrone would reply, "It is my honor to be here in Kiev. I hope that Italy and Ukraine may establish formal relations and work closely where both our interests lay."

looks like the Pacific region is #@$#

"The Republic of Italy recognizes the Federation of the Atlantic."

Public: The Italian government is currently consulting various departments and officials in regards of terminating the JMNSF in light of the generous Red Sea Republic's actions.

^^^ Agreed.