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Born in 2968, His Holiness Pontifex Konstantin IX was elected to the throne by the 17th Conclave in a surprisingly short eight days on November 17th, 3020. Vychaslav Reshevsky by birth, His Holiness served as an Auxilliary Bishop in Ecclesia before being appointed Secretary of State by Pontifex Vasiliev III, a position he carried through under Pontifex Rokossovsky until his death November 2nd, 3020.
As Secretary of State, Reshevsky was most well known for his part in signing the treaty on behalf of Pontifex Rokossovsky to end the NCR-Ecclesian conflict, as well as leading the Ecclesian delegation in Novenae bringing the country into the Republik.
Since the beginning of his Pontificate, Konstantin has cut many of the ties Rokossovsky established within the Republik, notably dismissing Ambassador Medvedev. A vast restructuring of the government budget also occurred soon after the election, with funds being redistributed from reconstruction projects and government contracts to focus effort on a large domestic nuclear research program. Also of note is the Xel-Palma's officially entering the Pontifical States on December 8th 3020.
Konstantin IX has announced a missionary effort to the nearby Nightlands territory. Beginning with the construction of St. Bartholomew's Parish, the Church has since established an embassy, rectory, and held a state visit with regional leaders. There are plans in the works for a new cathedral to be built in the territory as well.
Perhaps most notable of all, was the visit to Rockfield and coronation of King Charles VI, restoring the monarchy in the country. The event was attended by several regional leaders, and watched live by millions. Before the visit, Konstantin IX had decreed all members of the Pontifical Church in Rockfield must vote in the referendum to restore the monarchy, or else face immediate excommunication. This announcement held fast to the leader of the faith's coronation speech, where he vowed for a return to tradition.
Since the outbreak of war between the Neu Corporate Republik and the International Defense Organization the Ecclesian military has remained out of the spotlight. Recently joint Republik-Ecclesian drills were held in the North Sea, and national symbols changed to align with the Republik. The home air fleet remains stationed above the city, with progress on the Manta-class and Uchenik-class ships being kept secret.