BC is urgently called down to Rome, to Vatican City, where he finds he's been declared a Cardinal "in absentia"... And now must help the New catholic Church's College of Cardinals elect a new Pope!
Revelations! BC learns all about "The Project" from his new acquaintances. He discovers not only that we are not alone, but that they may also be out to get us!
BC recuperates from an attack and acclimates himself in new surroundings. He also meets a pair of interesting people who have quite a lot to tell him...
RaRamifications of the peace conference are felt. McEntyre resigns and Erskine is sworn in as the new Governor of Luna Prime. BC makes an announcement so unexpected it even surprises him!
BC heads to Vatican City to see the new Pope. His audience with Pope Linus proves interesting as BC finds himself tasked by the Pope with calling a peace conference!