The
Cup of Christ is the Holy Grail, that has never been found, in all
searches through the ages.
The
Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church in Rome. He lives and operates
from the Vatican
City, within a defined and fortified area in Italy,
located close to the River Tiber.
Pope
Peter Benedict is a fictional character in the John Storm adventure
series. He is a saintly man, deeply troubled by the state of the planet,
unbalanced as it is with mankind's over exploitation of Earth.
The
Catholic Church has been moving with the times. Reconciling the holy
scriptures with advances in science. Without which, there has and will
continue to be a move away from the faith - as technology widens the gap
between spiritualism and the laws of physics. Corruption in politics and
within the heads of state, is another issue that the new church under
proactive guidance, is keen to see brought under control. A particular
quest for Pope Peter. As is world peace and tackling global
warming, in a highly unstable political
arena, borne of spin and disinformation, for profit, and never ending
kleptocratic empire building. Qualities that work against the interests
of the global population.
The
Father of Rome has made many enemies within and outside the church, for
wanting to be more active on the world stage. But the Supreme Bishop has
also developed reliable contacts in several influential organizations,
in which he cannot be seen to be taking an active role. It is difficult
for a man in his position to know who to trust. Even the United Nations
is suspect, though for the most part with good intentions. The fact Pope
Peter Benedict has been battling cancer
for around six months, changes his perspective and agenda.
Charley
Temple has proved herself time and again to be competent Papal
correspondent, the soul of discretion, and yet investigative when it
matter, as all truly great reporters must be. Very often swimming
against the tide of nodding donkeys. Thus, somewhat feared and inwardly
admired, at the same time.
Jill
Bird, of the BBC, has also shown her integrity.
But,
the Pope is not a well man. His mortality has doomed him to leaving his
flock, with unfinished business. Unless, he embarks on a drastic course.
Drastic, if he were at the start of his Papal career. Not so radical in
his twilight years.
In
his view, medicine may be advanced with a demonstration of healing,
reducing suffering for those afflicted, free of discrimination. We are
all God's creatures. Having heard via the grape vine, that John managed
to fend off a missile attack, and rescue a cloned Cleopatra from the
clutches of the CIA. The Pontiif has formed the opinion that John may be
who he is looking for to give the world a modern miracle.
Though
this is in the form of CyberCore
Genetica™, of dubious origin, that matters not one jot if it gives
the world a cure for cancer. Apart from preventing it, in the
vanquishing of fossil fuels.
The Pope is
knocking on heaven's door, in great pain. All the drugs in the world,
all the experts and experimental treatments, have not prevented shedding
body mass, as he succumbs to lung
cancer. He knows he is dying, and for this reason is willing to
throw the dice, against typically Catholic caution.
The
Pope has an inkling who Trish really is, from her mannerisms, speech and
in depth knowledge of events that no living person would know, unless
they had experienced the past for themselves. In addition, Trish speaks
many languages. More than anyone he has ever met before. The Pontiff
suspects that someone has regenerated Cleopatra
Philopator VII from her mummy's DNA.
He follows the news, and recalls the find and mysterious disappearance
of the fisherman, Ahmed
Saleh.

The
Last Supper, a painting by Leonardo da Vinci
ENCYCLICAL OF THE DIVINE BREATH
Delivered by His Holiness Pope Peter Benedict
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS SUMMIT - GENEVA
“Where breath exists, grace abides. Where truth is sought, light is born.”
OPENING INVOCATION
Esteemed representatives of the nations, guardians of the dignity of humankind, and seekers of justice across all disciplines — I greet you not only as a servant of the Holy See, but as a fellow pilgrim on the path toward unity.
ON THE UNIVERSALITY OF COMPASSION
We stand at the threshold of a new epoch — where the arbitrary partitions of language, creed, and nation begin to fade before the greater illumination of shared humanity. The Book of Timothy teaches: “God desires all to be saved and come to knowledge of the truth.” And the Gospel of John proclaims: “Whoever believes shall not perish.”
Are these not proclamations for every soul who breathes the breath gifted by the Almighty?
Even the ancient voices of
Egypt, preserved in scrolls long buried and now unearthed, speak of Ma’at — the divine harmony that governs all lives. In one such scroll, we read: “I have not closed my ears to truth.” These confessions were not tribal, but universal — echoed by farmers and scribes, by kings and wanderers.
Let us then affirm: no child is born outside the reach of Heaven’s care, whether in the hills of Abyssinia or the labs of Silicon Valley.
FAITH AND SCIENCE: NOT ADVERSARIES BUT STEWARDS
For centuries, the relationship between faith and empirical reason has suffered estrangement. Today, we declare this separation no longer tolerable.
Faith speaks in parable and prayer; science in formula and proof — yet both, at their best, seek to answer: Who are we, and how shall we live?
If the encoded memory of the cosmos is written in genetic strands, then it is the soul that asks what meaning such strands carry. We need both — the microscope and the meditation, the liturgy and the lab.
Let not the disciplines compete, but collaborate.
A WARNING AGAINST EXTREMISM
And yet, amid this hopeful dawn, shadows persist.
A sect — self-styled The Order of the Purified Flame — has pursued a dangerous doctrine. In their hands, ancient texts have been desecrated, altered to erase the universality of salvation, retrofitting revelation to exclusion.
Let me be clear: this is not the Church. This is not of God. This is human fear masquerading as divine certainty.
We urge all faith leaders, regardless of tradition, to join us in condemning such acts and reaffirming the sacredness of historical truth.
CALL TO ACTION
Let us enshrine, in policy and prayer, the belief that no soul is disqualified from dignity.
Let the scientist be welcomed in sanctuaries. Let the cleric walk freely in centers of research. Let our children learn of atoms and angels alike — not in contradiction, but in complement.
In closing, we recall the image from Revelation: “A multitude… from every nation, tribe, and tongue.” May our shared breath be the first step toward shared blessing.
Amen.
THE
HOLY COMPASS - CAST
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PROTAGONISTS |
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DESCRIPTION |
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ARK,
The |
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The
world's most comprehensive digital interactive DNA database |
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BioCore™ |
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A
brain implant that allows communications with digital devices |
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CyberCore
Genetica™ & BioCore™ |
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The
most powerful computer system on the planet |
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Elizabeth
Swann |
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An
advanced solar & hydrogen powered trimaran ship |
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Captain
Nemo |
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The
COLREGs compliant autonomous navigation system on ES |
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Hal |
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The
artificially intelligent AI onboard the Elizabeth Swann |
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Madame Lucienne Moreau |
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UNESCO
(Interpol) Blue
Shield director of religious antiquities |
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Merlin |
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The
Swann's weapons (Excalibur & Pendragon) targeting system |
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Jehovah
Lord God |
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Yaweh
creator: heavens & life on earth, force of good, against evil |
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John
Storm |
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The
lead character in this adventure series |
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Patricia
Leopard (Trish) |
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The
reincarnated, former Queen Cleopatra, Pharaoh of Egypt |
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Dan
Hawk |
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Computer
genius, programmer and electronics design |
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Jeepy |
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Storm's
hybrid Cherokee 4x4, classic vehicle conversion |
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Kitty |
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The
ship's cat, sacred Temple animals, Ancient Egyptian |
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Pope
Peter Benedict |
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The
Bishop Supreme, Catholic Church, The Vatican |
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Cardinal
Barros |
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Vatican
based, member of the Roman Curia |
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Cardinal
Sorelli |
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Vatican
based, devout Council of Cardinals member |
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Cardinal
Spinelli |
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Vatican based,
wants to prevent the Replivator's use for a 2nd coming |
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Cardinal
Spinoza |
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Vatican based,
working for the Secretariat of State |
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Replivator™ |
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A
synthetic human regeneration bio incubator somatic Genesis chamber |
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Solar
Cola™ & Solar Tonic™ |
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A
brand of healthy beverages, John Storm is partial to |
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UK
Prime Minister, Edward John Thomas |
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UK's
leading politician (Honest Johnson) a truthful candidate |
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US
President Lincoln George Truman |
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Supreme
Commander, US military |
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Professor
Douglas Storm |
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John's
inventive genius uncle |
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George
Franks |
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John's
mentor, a solicitor with Swindles & Gentry |
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ANTAGONISTS |
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DESCRIPTION |
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Archbishop Lucien Thorne |
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Crimson Synod
mastermind, and procurement project lead, black ops |
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Brother Elias
Cain |
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Flame
of Sion covert field operative |
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Brother
Malchus |
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Flame
of Sion covert field operative |
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Cardinal
Alfonzo |
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Vatican based,
member of the Curia, Crimson Synod & Flame of Sion |
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Cardinal
El-Amin |
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Vatican based,
disgruntled Council member, liaison Crimson Synod |
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Crimson
Synod |
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A
secret cabal of high ranking cardinals, Vatican based |
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Dr.
Leontine Ashur |
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Archaeologist
and geneticist, member of Flame of Sion |
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Father
Malachai Virelli |
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Brilliant
former seminarian, theological radical, founder Flame of Sion |
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Harold
Holland |
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Chief
Constable, Scotland Yard (corrupt cop) |
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General
Sir Rodney Dunbar |
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MI6,
head of human enhancement |
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Jack
Mason |
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CIA,
Interpol double agent, sells Replivator to Crimson Synod |
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Musket
(Klusky) Meloni |
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The
world's richest, most powerful man (civilian) |
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Neuwelt
Rittertum |
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A
brotherhood of New World Knights, dedicated to good causes |
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Roberto
Ferrara |
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Italian
spy Vatican & Interpol, double agent |
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Satan,
the Devil |
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Lucifer,
the evil Angel lurking in Hell, damnation |
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William
(Bill) Gray |
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Cashiered,
ex, US Navy Captain, snitch & mastermind |
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Yeshua
Bar-Yosef |
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Jesus
Christ, replicated from bones, 2nd coming |
