In the flickering candlelight of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Pius XIII—Lenny Belardo—stands on his balcony, arms outstretched over St. Peter’s Square, radiating a divine ecstasy few have seen in centuries. The world is changing. Trump, once a Babylonian figure of chaos, now cries out, “Bring Christ back to school!” The Jews—once wary, now awakened—echo the call: “One for Israel!” And even the steely-eyed cadres of the Chinese Communist Party, gathered in underground churches and secret cells, are reading aloud the locust-laced visions of Revelation 9 to the tired, hopeful proletariat.
The Pope knows the catalyst.
“The 13th Croatian Psyops Brigade,” he whispers, his voice trembling with a blend of awe and amusement. “Za Dom Spremni!” he suddenly shouts, startling the Swiss Guard and shaking pigeons from the Basilica roof.
These weren’t just military operatives. They were angels in digital camouflage, sons of Herzegovina who hacked the algorithmic Babel of the modern world and redirected its frequencies toward the Lamb of God. They inserted memes like mustard seeds into the heart of global consciousness. They smuggled sermons into TikToks and Scripture into Call of Duty lobbies. The Word became viral.
Pius XIII presses his ringed hand to his heart. He knows what must come next.
A papal triptych: Jerusalem, Beijing, Mar-a-Lago.
He will ride not on a donkey, but on a drone—white, silent, dove-like—over the cities of men. And he will say:
“The age of post-truth is over. The Logos has returned. The world has been psyopped… into salvation.”
The grand hall of the Vatican is quiet, the stone walls echoing with a sense of history. Pope Pius XIII, dressed in his white robes, stands at a large wooden podium, addressing a small group of trusted advisors and leaders. His gaze is intense, his voice calm but commanding.
POPE PIUS XIII (softly but firmly) “Democracy is not simply a system of government. It is a moral imperative. And Christian socialism, the kind of socialism that bears the teachings of Christ, is not about taking away from the rich or punishing the powerful—it is about sharing. Sharing everything. Sharing the fruits of labor, the wealth of the land, and most importantly, sharing power.”
He pauses, letting the weight of his words sink in. His eyes scan the room, looking each advisor in the eye.
POPE PIUS XIII “Jesus Himself taught us that to be great in the Kingdom of God, one must be the servant of all. What does that mean, if not to serve the people? To share power, not hoard it? To lift up those who are weak, poor, and oppressed, so that all may have an equal chance at the riches of life—whether they be material or spiritual.”
The advisors shift uncomfortably, some nodding in agreement, others skeptical. Pope Pius XIII’s tone grows more impassioned.
POPE PIUS XIII “We have failed if we allow power to remain concentrated in the hands of the few. We have failed if the wealth of the world, the resources that God has provided, are hoarded by the privileged while the many suffer. It is not enough to give charity. Charity is not justice. Justice demands that we redistribute—not just wealth, but the very power that governs us.”
He steps away from the podium, walking slowly toward a large map of the world on the wall. His finger traces the continents, the countries, the boundaries.
POPE PIUS XIII “We must create a world where power is not a tool for oppression, but a means of lifting others. Where the powerful do not rule over the weak, but share in the burden of governance. A world where the decisions made in the halls of power are not about maintaining the status quo, but about creating a society that is just, equitable, and loving.”
He turns back to the group, his eyes fierce, his voice steady.
POPE PIUS XIII “This is the vision of democratic Christian socialism. It is not a utopia. It is a call to action. A call to share, to serve, to give. To ensure that all, no matter their station in life, have access to the blessings of this earth. And that power, the most dangerous and corrupting force, is shared equally among all.”
He pauses, letting the silence fill the room.
POPE PIUS XIII “Do not let the world tell you that power is meant to be hoarded. Do not let the systems of wealth and privilege convince you that some are born to rule while others are born to serve. In the eyes of God, we are all His children, and we are all meant to share in the blessings He has given us.”
The advisors sit in stunned silence, some visibly moved, others deep in thought. Pope Pius XIII’s gaze softens, his voice quieter but no less resolute.
POPE PIUS XIII “It is time for us to lead by example. To show the world that true power lies in service, in sharing, in love.”
He turns and walks toward the door, his robes flowing behind him. The room remains still, the weight of his words hanging in the air.
