James II

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Godric Virosi High Pontiff

Godric Virosi, more popularly known as James II, is the current High Pontiff of the Holy Canonist Church. He is known for his ardent management of the Lendian heresy crisis, the foundation of the Holy State of Vuillermoz and his promotion of young firebrands to Bishoprics and the office of Cardinal.

Leadership style

Godric's long reign as High Pontiff brought him at the forefront of a series of diplomatic, political and military crisis' where the Church played a central role. In these situations, he constantly chose to maintain a consensus and cohesive unity internally: silencing, reshuffling or firing dangers to the organizational harmony while simultaneously being meek in the giving of second chances and trusting new talent.

Despite the variety of issues pertaining to public critiques from former Cardinal Bram and Boniface, as much as active lobbying from both 'The Purple Lobby' in Albarosa and the Government of Hanseti-Ruska: Godric kept the office of the High Pontiff as neutral and stable as realistically possible within his situation. Placating the Albarosians, the Haeseni and the Imperial apparatus simultaneously while not weakening Church authority.

At the start of his reign, Godric pushed several controversial reforms such as terminating celibacy among priests and the payment of Tithes to local dioceses. Despite the initial public backlash: these reforms proved successful, establishing a global structure for income and a significant decrease in vacancies throughout the organization.