Holy Father

compassionate courageous authoritative

The Holy Father directs Vatican pleas to President Nzele for a cease-fire amid Khundu's Induye genocide. He aligns with the UN Secretary General in these appeals and extends Vatican efforts to safeguard 115,000 Induye civilians, including boys at particular risk. Bartlet cites the Holy Father's moral intervention during a heated exchange with Ambassador Tiki, emphasizing international pressure on the Arkutu regime.

3 appearances

Holy Father's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S4E16 · The California 47th

Balancing Kuhndu and Campaign: Sam McGarry's Slide

Portrayed as urgently concerned about civilian lives.

The Holy Father is cited by Bartlet as having pleaded with Nzele — his invocation supplies moral and religious gravity to Bartlet's decision to act.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Scoring Hell to Ultimatum: OMB Delay Meets Kuhndu Deadline

Expressed moral urgency indirectly; represents failed appeals and moral outrage.

The Holy Father (Vatican) is invoked as another moral voice whose appeals to Nzele have failed; Bartlet uses this to heighten the moral stakes.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Bitanga Seized — Bartlet's 36‑Hour Ultimatum

Described as pleading and concerned (not present).

The Holy Father (Vatican) is referenced as having appealed to Nzele for a cease-fire; Bartlet uses the Vatican's failed plea to underscore moral failure and international isolation of Nzele.

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Affiliation

Red Cross