Chapter 601: Holy Land (3)
After finishing his conversation with the Pope, Lazarus, the former cardinal and current papal deputy, let out a long sigh and straightened his back.
"I don't know what exactly you’re doing, but it seems you have no plans to return to the church anytime soon."
It had been quite a long time since he had stayed in the Holy Land with that person, but this year, the Pope’s outings had been more frequent than ever before.
Fundamentally, the position of the Pope is symbolic of the Church itself, a figure who embodies the divine. While the role of the Saint was created and some of the Pope’s significance was divided, it remains a mere mascot and cannot fully replace the Pope.
The Church always requires someone holding the position of Pope.
Therefore, the Pope of the Church of the Almighty, the most influential on the continent, must live without ever resting for as long as he holds the position.
In fact, many past Popes have died from exhaustion, so it’s not hard to imagine the overwhelming weight of their duties.
Before this year, the current Pope had worked more fervently than any other Pope in history.
While those below him were stumbling, struggling with the limits of their physical strength, the Pope worked tirelessly.
As the years passed, the current Pope became an immensely powerful figure within the Church.
His influence reached every corner, and that was only natural.
Right now, I am maintaining the status quo by keeping continuous contact with the Holy One, but I know this won't last long.