1. "Oh Lord, is this what you want from me?"
The Holy Father desperately screams, lifting his head while staying on his knees, with his arms wide open hoping to embrace Christ, and with tears in his closed eyes to wash his sinful dirty face so he could honor the presence of the almighty God. The dark room is suddenly illuminated by the opening of the door.2. "Your Holiness... I'm so sorry to interrupt, but the press is unquiet. They are waiting for you, Holy Father..."
The cardinal secretary of state says, as the supreme pontiff lowers his head and his arms. Disappointed with the lack of answers, the Holy Father opens his eyes.3. "Your eminence... why can't those disrespectful people learn to wait? Why is it so hard to rearguard stubbornness and curiosity even when our divine Creator is our last hope?"
More than disappointed, Pope Francis is sad with such lack of respect that some humans hide when they claim it's only their jobs.4. "I don't know, Holy Father... Maybe it's just our carnal irrationality."
The cardinal doesn't know how to answer that, which is one of the most polemic questions in the catholic church."Well, now they'll have to wait. I need to pray for those blind souls."
The Holy Father puts his hands together in the form of a prayer and closes his eyes once again.5. "Your Holiness, those journalists aren't the only ones who are unquiet... Our brothers cardinals are also worried... you know, about the fulfillment of the prophecy..."
The secretary of state closes the door and tries to hurry the Holy Father once again.6. "I think you forgot one subject in your phrase, your eminence..."
The Pope says still praying with his eyes closed.7."I beg your pardon, Holy Father?"
The cardinal asks in profound doubt.8. "I feel you're preoccupied as well... This is just so disappointing. How can we proudly declare that we follow the dogmas of the holy bible if we never learn? Neither in the 40 years penitence of the israelites when disobeying the will of God in Moses' guidance, or today in this pre-apocalyptic media hysteria. Tell me, your eminence, do you feel better doubting Christ with your meaningless worries?"
The Patriarch Francis asks the cardinal, never leaving his prayers.9. "No, Your Holiness... Please forgive me and my brothers for we are so unwise..."
The secretary of state gets on his knees and his hands on the floor, with his head down low begging for redemption.10. "Your eminence, once again your desperation blinds you... It's to Christ you must ask for forgiveness."
The Holy Father then adresses to God, opening his eyes and arms, and looking to the ceiling
11. "Oh Lord, we are starving for your knowledge and thirsty for your salvation. I beg you, my one and only Savior, give meu your guidance... I beg you! GIVE ME YOUR GUIDANCE!!!"
The Pope screams so loud, terrifying once again the desperate cardinal.12. After a few minutes of complete silence, the Holy Father gets up and slowly walks to the door, constantly repeating his favorite Psalm:
13. "The lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."
The Pope opens the door and leaves the room to face the sensationalist sinful media press.
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The Fall of Peter
Historical FictionThe Vatican is on the edge of its ruins when the prophecy of St. Malachy has been fulfilling through the days. With furious devouts ready to tear down the walls of the state with the spirit of Joshua in Jericho, terrified priests have no preposition...