Actually, beyond the inherent limitations of a religious setting, the Vatican lacked no smart people, being quite progressive in every aspect.
This could be seen from the dia interview room set up within St. Peter’s Cathedral.
Most of those interviewed here were celebrities who had co on pilgrimage, adhering to the Catholic faith.
For instance, celebrities like "talk show queen" Oprah and famous singer Whitney Houston.
In a sense, this achieved a win-win outco.
Celebrities thus beca more favored by the congregation, and the Church could leverage their influence to better carry out its evangelical activities.
Wang Jian, having reconciled with the Church, was also holding a press conference here today.
At this mont, he was getting ready in the makeup room.
"Wang," Tom said, holding a contract, his brows deeply furrowed.
"This docunt doesn’t have any legal force."
"It doesn’t matter." Wang Jian waved his hand, indicating he didn’t care.
Indeed, if this agreent were exposed, his persona as an artist would suffer a great blow.
But, this also indirectly confird that the Church had long known about the scandals and had striven to suppress them.
Besides, even if it held legal force, what use would that be?
Sue the Vatican?
Those extre religious believers would likely want to kill him!
Thus, everyone was holding leverage over each other, daring not to act rashly, which was the safest state.
The Church confidently spread its teachings as if he didn’t exist.
He and website writers comfortably rode on the Church’s popularity, depicting the historically prominent Catholicism as the villain.
This simply was the best outco!
"Mr. Wang," a junior cleric knocked on the room door, respectfully saying, "The ti for the press conference has co."
Wang Jian nodded and stood up.
"Having an interview so imbued with religious overtones, as soone who believes in atheism, my feelings are truly complex."
Actually, who else might feel complex?
Reporters with erratic expressions were looking toward the exit.
This was because, on one hand, the identity of a writer was supposed to garner more respect from conservatives than singers or actors.
On the other hand, the content of Wang Jian’s works made these reporters think that he harbored deep malice toward the Catholic Church.
Once Wang Jian and the bishop in charge of dia affairs sat on the stage.
The reporters’ questions imdiately revealed such inclinations.
"Mr. Wang," a man wearing glasses stood up and asked seriously, "In ’Arcane,’ ’Female Pope,’ and the ongoing ’King Arthur,’ the Church appears in a negative light."
"Does this prove that you hold a strong bias against Catholicism?"
It’s just that the na of the Vatican is the biggest, easiest to cling to for popularity...
Wang Jian shook his head gravely and picked up the microphone, "Of course not, I have a reverent heart for the Pope and God."
"Those depictions are rely out of literary creation needs."
"But are you aware," the reporter didn’t put down the microphone and asked in a hostile tone, "that those works have already caused considerable distress to many believers in the United States?"
"Many parents have reported that their children are no longer willing to go to church for worship."
Give a break, even without the novels, those young people aren’t keen on going to church anyway!
However... regarding this issue, no matter how he responded, there were so inappropriate aspects.
Wang Jian pondered for a mont, then turned his head to look at the Vatican bishop in charge of dia affairs.
"So, we could only have the authoritative personnel respond!"
Yesterday, he had, in the presence of nurous bishops, personally thrown the outline into the roaring Holy Fire.
Though the story, which allowed the protagonist to replace the enhancent of power levels with career advancents, was a fresh genre in online literature,
Wang Jian, in his heart, did not really want to write it.
Because the content of the story was indeed disgusting!
However...
"As a weapon, that outline was quite suitable indeed."
The bishop caught Wang Jian’s movent and a flash of displeasure crossed his face.
"This bestselling author is really shaless!"
"He’s actually using his own work for transactional benefits!"
How could such a person beco a renowned author, pursued by the public?
Has the tradition where artists love their work more than life itself ceased to exist at all?
In contrast, people like Raphael, Galileo, and Bruno, who were harshly punished by the Church for sticking to their views, are truly admirable.
The bishop shook his head, vigorously dispelling this "blasphemous" thought.
"I don’t think so," he forced a smile, "in fact, inside the Vatican, Mr. Wang’s works are quite popular."
"Tis are progressing, people’s thoughts and views are constantly changing."
"Including his Holiness the Pope, who believes the Vatican should face the world with a more open and inclusive attitude!"
"Moreover," the bishop paused, struggling to stop his hand from trembling, "Mr. Wang’s novels are ticulously detailed in certain aspects."
"I think one should view these works like ’Oliver Twist’,"
"It offers a deeper understanding, beyond the narratives, of the life of the lower class during Britain’s Industrial Revolution."
Having said all this, His Excellency the bishop felt slightly inappropriate.
"Such a humble stance, could it undermine the Vatican’s dignity?"
So a minute later, the poor United States governnt was ntioned again.
"And, Mr. Wang has a profound respect for the Church."
"He even turned down an invitation from the President of the United States to co to the Vatican."
Hmm?
The reporter looked at the bishop, his expression slightly dazed.
"Is this an official endorsent and recomndation of his work?"
A mont later, he thought of John Paul II, the Pope advocating for reform.
"Indeed, his Holiness has even accepted Darwin’s theory of evolution."
"Let alone, these novels are limited only to the younger demographic!"
Moreover...
The reporter raised his head and looked at the author sitting there, his face bathed in Holy Light.
He had indeed rejected Clinton’s invitation to co to the Vatican.
Presidents from the Democrat and Republican Parties differed, yet are quite popular among the artistic community.
The reporter hesitated for a mont but still took up the cara and captured this photograph, as if the author was being baptized.
Since the Church had made such a statent, and as a reporter greatly influenced by the Catholic Church,
He already knew how to portray this bestselling author.
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