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Fernando: PART of ONE PAGE PLAY OUTLINE - and PLAY CONTINUED

  Working on a ONE PAGE OUTLINE we talked about.  I rely on the internet for info. on the battles as I forgot most of what I read in the book. I looked up how Shakespeare staged battles.  While sword fights take place on stage,  most military battles occur behind a scrim.  Audience will see silohuette of the troops in action. with loud sound effects. Also drums, trumpets, Cannon fire using blanks, etc It also says one of the Characters in the battle describes what is occurring. (Narrator) When you get a chance , google The Battle of Jaen,  It relates to the premise of the play. One or two tips.  Make characters different--one is reckless, another careful--always wants more troops,  another wait for good weather.  A doubting Tomas which i I  included in previous email.  However, all want victory over the enemy. On the dialog, fewer words in a sentence the better.  A play needs conflict which fuels dramatic tension.  The goa...
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Diane Montagna @dianemontagna JUST IN: Cardinal Parolin Under Scrutiny Over Remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate Writing in the Sunday edition of @ilgiornale , @nicospuntoni examines the controversy surrounding the Cardinal’s comments and the wider challenges and defeats he has faced in recent months. English translation of Nico Spuntoni’s article here: https://dianemontagna.substack.com/p/cardinal-parolin-faces-scrutiny-for Quote Nico Spuntoni @nicospuntoni · 10h Translated from Italian «Parolin? No, he has too many commitments». Thus, the Secretary of State saw the role of dean slip away. Even before that, there had been the disavowal over a real estate operation. And now the cardinal is under fire for statements on the pontificate to be reshaped. The backstory 4:39 AM · Oct 18, 2026 · 34.6K Views

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Mark Lambert’s analysis focuses on how Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s election as Dean of the College of Cardinals signals a quiet redistribution of power and a reordering of influence within Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican. Writing for Regina Unscripted, Lambert highlights several core takeaways regarding the "quiet politics" behind the move: 1. Cardinal Parolin Was Effectively Passed Over Lambert points to reports from Vatican correspondent Nico Spuntoni indicating that Cardinal Pietro Parolin actively aspired to the Dean position as early as 2025 but faced internal resistance. While official concerns cited Parolin having "too many commitments," Lambert notes the irony given that Tagle also holds massive responsibilities within the Roman Curia. He views this as a sign of broader, underlying tensions between Parolin and Pope Leo XIV. 2. A Shift Away from the Italian Establishment Lambert observes a massive shift in traditional Vatican dynamics: • The Global South Over Europe: By electing Tagle, the cardinal-bishops preferred a younger, missionary figure representing the Church’s growing demographic center of gravity outside Europe over Parolin’s heavy diplomatic and administrative weight. • New Leadership Geography: With an American Pope (Leo XIV) and a Filipino Dean (Tagle), the traditional stranglehold of the historically powerful Italian establishment is visibly loosening. 3. The Enduring Legacy of Pope Francis Because Tagle is one of the most recognizable figures associated with the Francis era, Lambert argues his election proves that the influence of Pope Francis remains deeply embedded in the Church's senior leadership. However, Lambert cautions against viewing this purely through a polarized, "progressive-versus-conservative" ideological lens. Instead, he notes that Tagle’s popularity among his fellow cardinal-bishops shows a complex institutional confidence that transcends simple factional narratives. 4. Constitutional Ambiguity in the Vatican Lambert also raises "canonical questions" regarding rumors that Tagle's appointment was rushed to ensure stability during the Pope's cancer surgery. He clarifies that the Dean does not hold governing authority when a Pope is incapacitated, highlighting a genuine systemic gap in how the Vatican handles a temporarily impeded or anesthetized pontiff. Ultimately, Lambert views Tagle's rise not just as a routine change in personnel, but as a highly strategic development that sets the stage for who will control the narrative, preparations, and execution of the next papal conclave.

Mark Lambert’s analysis focuses on how Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle ’s election as Dean of the College of Cardinals signals a quiet redistribution of power and a reordering of influence within Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican. [ 1 , 2 ] Writing for Regina Unscripted , Lambert highlights several core takeaways regarding the "quiet politics" behind the move: [ 1 , 2 ] 1. Cardinal Parolin Was Effectively Passed Over Lambert points to reports from Vatican correspondent Nico Spuntoni indicating that Cardinal Pietro Parolin actively aspired to the Dean position as early as 2025 but faced internal resistance . While official concerns cited Parolin having "too many commitments," Lambert notes the irony given that Tagle also holds massive responsibilities within the Roman Curia . He views this as a sign of broader, underlying tensions between Parolin and Pope Leo XIV . [ 1 , 2 ] 2. A Shift Away from the Italian Establishment Lambert observes a massive shift in traditional Vatican...
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