Cardinal O'Cronin had retreated to Sanctus Domum, the Ruling Cardinal's residence in St. Christopher's. He started his evening prayers by the open windows. The cool evening air relaxed him and put him into a meditative state.
This tranquility did not last long...
"Your Eminence..."
It was Archbishop Unferold, Secretary of Foreign Relations.
"Yes, Thaddeus?"
"I have urgent news from Fornoire, sir. Willihiam has been stabbed and Kladius arrested. This occurred after urging revolution" said Archbishop Unferold.
The Cardinal bowed his head and then placed it in his hands.
"Your Eminence, there's more..."
"Go on".
"Cardinal, protesters were killed by the transitional government. Many were killed while fleeing the soldiers. It was a massacre".
Cardinal O'Cronin remained kneeling and said a few prayers. Upon standing he grabbed a few files on the small desk next to the prayer bench. He looked up at the Archbishop with tears in his eyes.
"The senseless killing of innocents must never go unnoticed. If possible, send a message to the Royal family and offer them refuge here. If accessibility seems difficult, send Father Peters in. We recruited him for a reason. Also, I want asylum seekers to be offered temporary residency in Pontilear. I will not have another massacre on my watch!"
Archbishop Unferold began sending messages to every branch within Pontilear with the Cardinal's message.
Cardinal O'Cronin then issued a National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Fornoire.
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