The Lamb of God in the land of infidels

[Jalmari II]

Your Holiness,

As the Grand Duke of Nordmar, I'd like to hereby invite you to visit our country. As far as we're not a Catholic country, the not-so-small Christian majority would be more than happy to see you. Moreover, it would be a great opportunity to make closer relations between our countries. The last thing Nordmar needs right now are enemies.

If Your Holiness is occupied or cannot visit us for any reason, I'll lead the delegation to Celestis at a date suitable for Your Holiness.

With deepest regards

Jalmari II
Grand Duke of Nordmar

[The Young Pope]

The Ecclesiastical State

To our Nordmarian friends, brothers and sisters and especially Grand Duke Jalmari II,

I Pope Peter II would be more than honored to pay a state visit to Nordmar, a country where great progress is being made while maintaining its unique identity and culture, which is one of the many things I admire in life besides my life long devotion and service towards the Holy Mother Church and faith to God. The Ecclesiastical State has always throughout the eras been willing to expand its relations with others, no matter if they're Christian, Pagan or non-theists, and in our imagination would never consider your country as a enemy one, so his majesty can be rest assured. I'll be accompanied by my closest colleagues in Christ as well as other essential staff for all of this process to go smoothly as possible and can't wait to begin with talks that will ultimately benefit both of our countries in the long run; Besides meeting your Prime Minister, I wouldn't mind having a word with the local Christian leadership as well as the leader of the Christian Democratic Party, of which has surprised and shown the rise of the Christian faith, a miracle in other words.

Take Care and God Bless, Sincerely

Pope Peter II of the Celestian Catholic Church and King-Bishop of the Ecclesiastical State

[Jalmari II]

Your Holiness

I am very pleased to hear that you accepted my invitation. We're looking forward to your arrival.
Below I'm posting a suggested plan of your visit. You are free to modify it in any way you see fit.

Day 1:
-9:00- His Holiness arrives at the Loihava International Airport, greeted by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prince Gabriel, a heir to Nordmarian throne. He then is transported to the Kesä Palace, summer residence of Grand Duke, where he will stay during the visit.
-12:00- Official breakfast with Grand Duke Jalmari II at the Linnake Palace.
-13:00- Meeting with the Royal Familly.
-15:00- Meeting with Pääministeri Anita Peltosaari and her ministers in the Palace of Government.
-17:00- A special session of the Congress of Representatives with presence of the His Holiness.
-20:00- Return to the Kesä Palace.

Day 2:
-10:00- Journey to Pietarkila, the seat of Archbishop of Nordmar, Juuso Liikanen.
-12:00- The papal audience for the followers in the courtyard of the Pietarkila Cathedral.
-14:00- Meeting with Archbishop Liikanen and other religious officials.
-16:00- A holy Mass conducted by His Holiness in the Cathedral.
-17:00- Return to Loihava.

Day 3:
-13:00 - 16:00- Tour around the Island of Loihava, a historical seat of Nordmarian rulers with Pormestari (Mayor) of Loihava.
-20.00 - Departure of His Holiness from the Loiheva International Airport.

I hope you will enjoy your stay in Nordmar.

With regards

Jalmari II
Grand Duke of Nordmar

[The Young Pope]

His Holiness Pope Peter II aka The Young Weasel Pope, was about to land in Loihava International Airport, one of the largest in the Grand Duchy of Nordmar, one of several nations of which the Pope has taken so much interest to in recent times. A largely pagan country, it nonetheless hosted a small yet growing minority of Christians, something which was considered to be a miracle in many cases including by the Pontiff himself. This was one of the plenty of reasons as to why TYWP had to just perform his state visit over there, getting to know an 'unknown' nation within Ecclesiastical circles as well as a potential ally in the future; he even had 'brought' with him the 'perfect' gift for the Archbishop acting as the leader of the Christian minority.

As soon as the doors to the plane stood wide open, his holiness proceeded to walk down the steps and wave to those who greeted him, press and officials alike as well as a company of soldiers with their orchestral instruments playing the nations' anthems; he immediately spotted the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prince Gabriel.

[Jalmari II]

A delegation of Nordmarian officials accompanied by the Royal Jaeger was standing outside the military terminal of the Loihava International Airport. It was a part of the airport that was off the limits for civilians and civilian aircraft. It was a sunny, yet chilly morning.The skies were clear, the wind was calm, snow was sparkling on the ground. Everything was prepared for the arrival of His Holiness.



Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kimmi Voutilainen, stroked his gray moustache as he watched the papal plane touching down on the runway. Looking at the machine the Pope was traveling in, he said to the figure standing on his left.
"Whether you like it or not, Your Highness, you have to admit, that it's impressive."




Prince Gabriel, having his hands intertwined behind his back, watvhed the plane circling on the taxiing routes of the airport. Wearing a parade uniform, the 38 years old heir to the throne spoke to the minister.
"However impressive it may be, I won't say anything until I see him with my own eyes."
Gabriel wasn't a man that was easily impressed. He won't glorify anyone simply because he's a presidrnt, king, Pope or God himself. That's why he may seem cold at first encounter, it's his way of finding if given person is worth knowing.

Once the door to the plane opened, both men watched him getting closer to them. According to the protocol, Prince Gabriel was the highest ranking official, so he took a step forward. "Your Holiness, allow me to welcome you in Nordmar on behalf of my father. I hope the journey wasn't a bother and that you'll enjoy your time here."

[The Young Pope]

"Your highness...your excellency, I thank thee for receiving me this time around. Oh gosh, I must admit that it's damn cold here hehe; thank you your majesty for asking, it was a pleasant ride from the Ecclesiastical State, as usual." The Young Pope took the opportunity to analyze the first of his many Nordmarian hosts; Minister Voutilainen seemed to be more open and outgoing, with the Prince it was a completely other matter, quite a tough nut to crack in other words although that wouldn't stop him from trying to socialise. "I suppose you two will lead the way and I suggest we do that as soon as possible, we can talk more in a nize and fuzzy car rather than wide open in the cold."

Sooner or later, the trio entered a designated vehicle and off they went, the Pope making himself very clear that he was open to any potential chitchat while they were on their way to the Kesä Palace.

[Jalmari II]

Both officials tried to stay as professional as they could. Minister Voutilainen - to make a good impression on the Pope, while Prince Gabriel to maintain his image.
"Of course, Your Holiness. Let us go." Minister Voutilainen said as he gestured towards the column of three black Mercedes-Benz S250 cars, assisted by police officers on motorbikes




As the three men entered one of the cars, the whole column set off from the airport, heading to the suburban part of Loihava, where the Kesä Palace was situated at.






The city of Loihava was truly an eclectic one. Since Nordmar didn't experience any major military conflicts throughout its history, buildings from all eras could be seen as the delegation was speeding down the arteries of Loihava.
"So, if I may..." Prince Gabriel started, looking over at The Young Pope. "What does Your Holiness hope to achieve during this visit?"

[The Young Pope]

As the car was movng through the thick, cold and white Loihava and the Pope glancing through his window, he responded. "Well naturally I would like for Ecclesiastical and Nordmarian relations to take a deeper turn so to say, especially in the fields of the economy and all other points already taken up in my message that I already forwarded to your government. It would be great to also meet the Christian and especially Catholic community in Nordmar, which brings me to this question...How come the Nordmarians have taken interest in a religion that isn't necessarily deeply entrenched in the country's culture? I may have my own thoughts regarding this, but it's probably diplomatically safer if his highness could tell me why, haha...Add to that, what does the Nordmarian officials hope to achieve with my visit?"