The Atomic Holy See?

Ok, how about this:

1.) After WW2, the Pope is made figurehead monarch of Italy (replacing the now discredited and less popular king)

2.) Greece becomes communist.

3.) Italy agrees to allow the US to station nuclear weapons within its borders.

4.) An ultra-nationalist, anti-American government sweeps into power in Italy and seizes the US nukes.

...Of course, the nukes are now pretty much just nominally under the pope's control, and of course this whole thing probably wouldn't end up too well for anybody, but hey, the pope's got nukes!
 
Switzerland orders the papal Swiss Guard to stage a coup at some point. Switzerland previously developed nuclear weapons to enforce their neutrality, covertly ship several to the Vatican. The Pope destroys the Swiss Guard via Jesus' secret power to electrocute people and promptly pledges that he will use the Swiss nukes against any power that attempts to remove him from his seat of power.


Pretty simple, really. :p
 
Switzerland orders the papal Swiss Guard to stage a coup at some point. Switzerland previously developed nuclear weapons to enforce their neutrality, covertly ship several to the Vatican. The Pope destroys the Swiss Guard via Jesus' secret power to electrocute people and promptly pledges that he will use the Swiss nukes against any power that attempts to remove him from his seat of power.


Pretty simple, really. :p

"It's too late," sneered Corina Casanova, "Even if you destroy me, the nuclear missiles will arrive as planned. Soon, the world will see the true power of neutrality!"

"Not if I have anything to say about that," said Pope Benedict, "Quick, Tarcisio, grab the Holy Phone."

"Right away, your holiness." said the Camerlengo, leaving the room

The Federal Chancellor gasped, "You fool! You cannot be serious. You will destroy us all!"

Pope Benedict turned to her, "No. Not with Jesus at my side."

"Did someone say my name?" said a voice from behind. Jesus rode in on his motorbike.

The Pope chuckled, "Jesus, I almost lost faith. I almost did not think you would show up."

Jesus fist-bumped the Pope, "I've always got your back, Benedict. You know that."
 
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