Chapter 382: No Joke
In Latin, the Vatican means "land of the prophets" and is the center of world Catholicism, with the supreme authority called the Holy See, and the supreme leader being the Pope, that is, the Pope.
Under the pope, there are bishops, priests, nuns and other clergy at all levels. And this country, a city within a city, with a total of only more than 800 people including the Swiss Volunteer Guard, is a holy place in the hearts of all believers in God all over the world. The Pope, on the other hand, is God's spokesman.
Therefore, St. Peter's Basilica, where the Pope is located, is also considered to be the place where God resides. Not only is it magnificent and majestic, but it also concentrates the life's work of art masters such as Raphael and Michelangelo!
In fact, the standard transliteration of St. Peter's Basilica should be St. Peter's Basilica, which was built to commemorate Peter, Jesus' most important disciple.
Peter was one of Jesus' 12 disciples and his closest and most loyal disciple. His original name was Simon, and after following Jesus, Jesus named him Peter, which means "rock," meaning that he would be the cornerstone of the church.
After Jesus' ascension, Peter preached as Jesus' successor. In 64 AD, he was killed by Emperor Nero in Rome. Peter was buried in the church after his martyrdom and was revered as the first pope by later generations, and the subsequent Catholic emperors were regarded as the heirs of St. Peter, the living representative of Jesus Christ, with the most revered status and supreme power.
The Pope not only controls all the clergy and the Swiss Guard in Vatican City, but is also a spiritual symbol of Catholicism and the Vatican. What is even less known is that for thousands of years, the real power in the hands of the Vatican pope is far from being as weak as one can usually see......
For example, this secret room, except for the popes of the past, has never been able to enter by any believer, so it is also called the Holy See Chapel.
Today, however, in this beautiful and atmospheric church, there is a handsome young man, and across from him is the Pope, who never shows his face lightly.
The warm morning sunlight shines through the stained-glass windows, illuminating the church and the cross on the altar, and even the air is filled with the unique smell of religious solemnity, peace and tranquility.
"On behalf of God and Jesus, I thank the Knights of the Round Table for their protection and loyalty to God." The pope was dressed in full costume and looked at the tall and generous back of the young man with a respectful expression:
"The Gospel of God has been preached in the world for many years, and the Holy King and your knights have done an extraordinary service...... But I don't know what happened to the sudden arrival of the Holy King today? ”
Facing St. Peter's Square, which can accommodate 300,000 people in front of the cathedral, Arthur is looking at the 284 large columns representing the icons of saints, the 142 most famous saints on the top of the columns, the tall Egyptian obelisk in the central pool of the square, and the bustling crowd of tourists and worshippers. But whether Arthur's heart was at peace or not was known only to himself and to God.
The Pope is strange. Because if there is no special contact method and no call from the Pope, unless there is a serious security incident involving the security of the Holy See, the Knights of the Round Table headed by Arthur, the guardian force of Catholicism, has never taken the initiative to appear in the Vatican!
This is not because the Knights of the Round Table are not constrained, but because the proud Arthur does not want to leave England and serve the Holy See at any time like a working boy!
He was the greatest king of England and the most powerful knight ever seen in Europe, and even Julius Caesar could not be compared! How can you hang around the Vatican with nothing to do, and accept some "inexplicable" assignments at every turn?
Because in terms of both real identity and religious status, King Arthur and the Pope are on the same level, and even slightly exceeded.
For more than 1,500 years, no matter which generation of popes, they have been in awe of the Knights of the Round Table in England, and they will never be summoned because these knights have been blessed by God himself! Arthur, in particular, also has the King's Holy Sword and the Immortal Holy Grail, which God once blessed!
And apart from the first pope, the most important disciple of Jesus Christ, Peter Peter, who in the entire Catholic Catholic past, has such a blessed fate to receive God's love?
Thus, the Knights of the Round Table have always been transcendent beings in Catholicism. And their leader, Arthur, is a holy king comparable to the Pope!
The Order would never want to step into the Vatican if it were not necessary, let alone present in the very heart of the Holy See, as it is now.
Therefore, after receiving the special contact information, the Pope hurriedly changed into a costume and personally greeted King Arthur at the entrance of the church.
However, judging from the past practice, this ancient holy king, who has existed for more than 1,500 years, has never set foot in St. Peter's Church. Not to mention entering the church and participating in the most central things of Catholicism, so it is extremely normal for the Pope to be a little surprised.
It's just that no matter how suspicious, in the face of the legendary King Arthur, the contemporary pope still tries to maintain his identity: respectful but not flattering, calm but not nervous.
However, Arthur's words without looking back after looking at the scenery for a while made the Catholic Emperor, who had contact with the leaders of many countries, extremely embarrassed.
"If I say that I have come this time specifically to take your place...... Do you still respect me like that? ”
"By 'seat', I don't mean your status as pope." Arthur turned around slowly, his bright eyes fell directly into the Pope's eyes, and he said with an expressionless expression:
"It's the ownership of those special forces that God and Jesus left on earth!"
"What do you think?"
Arthur's status was already on par with that of the Pope, but he did not have any ability to restrain the hidden religious power of Catholicism like the Pope. This is what Jehovah has made in order for Catholicism to continue forever and not be controlled by any one of these forces alone. But now Arthur wants to upset the balance...... Is this true or false?
Although the Pope heard Arthur's meaning clearly, he still did not believe that Arthur dared to risk offending God to seize power in his hands - perhaps, this was just Arthur's joke with himself?
However, such jokes are not humorous at all.
Especially with King Arthur's calm and solemn expression!
"It's not a joke." The Pope's embarrassment lasted only a few seconds, and then Arthur added:
"That's what I'm here for!"
The voice is cold, and it is as cold as ice!