The last person to have such a presence before the Pope...
Was it Napoleon?
"Congratulations on your wedding, Mr. Victor." John Paul II smiled as he offered his blessings, looking at Belsaria beside him, "May our Lord watch over you both."
The latter was a Christian, just not a very devout one.
After all, in the United States, Christianity is mainstream.
Heavily influenced by Christianity, especially Puritanism, in its early days, many laws and social norms were based on Christian principles.
"Thank you." Belsaria nodded politely, glanced at Victor, who nodded slightly, and she smiled and said, "Go on with your talk, I'll go see my friends."
John Paul II watched her leave, then turned his gaze to Victor, who was nearly a head and a half taller than him, paused, and said, "I must apologize to you, I never imagined that clergy in Mexico would engage in drug trafficking, but you must believe, Victor, our doctrine still urges people to goodness."
