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The Papacy, even after the failure of the Crusades, continued to maintain its power during the Renaissance. They sponsored lavish constructions and works of religious art as patrons of artists such as [[Leonardo da Vinci]], [[Michelangelo]], and [[Raphael]]. In 1471, [[Sixtus IV]] ascended to the position of Pope and continued the work of his predecessors, but he also practiced nepotism and appointed four nephews, one of which was Giuliano della Rovere, to powerful positions in the Church. Sixtus was best known for his involvement in, and supporting, the [[Pazzi conspiracy]] to [[Assassination|assassinate]] [[Giuliano de' Medici|Giuliano]] and [[Lorenzo de' Medici]].<ref name="AC2"/>
The Papacy, even after the failure of the Crusades, continued to maintain its power during the Renaissance. They sponsored lavish constructions and works of religious art as patrons of artists such as [[Leonardo da Vinci]], [[Michelangelo]], and [[Raphael]]. In 1471, [[Sixtus IV]] ascended to the position of Pope and continued the work of his predecessors, but he also practiced nepotism and appointed four nephews, one of which was Giuliano della Rovere, to powerful positions in the Church. Sixtus was best known for his involvement in, and supporting, the [[Pazzi conspiracy]] to [[Assassination|assassinate]] [[Giuliano de' Medici|Giuliano]] and [[Lorenzo de' Medici]].<ref name="AC2"/>

On his death, two candidates presented themselves: Rodrigo Borgia and Giuliano della Rovere. The cardinals, who were alleged to have been bought by Rodrigo, nominated him to be Pope, and he took the name of Alexander VI. As Pope, Rodrigo gained access to the Papal Staff, a Piece of Eden. With it, he learned the location of the [[Vatican Vault|Vault]] underneath the [[Sistine Chapel]]. <ref name="AC2"/>
On his death, two candidates presented themselves: Rodrigo Borgia and Giuliano della Rovere. The cardinals, who were alleged to have been bought by Rodrigo, nominated him to be Pope, and he took the name of Alexander VI. As Pope, Rodrigo gained access to the Papal Staff, a Piece of Eden. With it, he learned the location of the [[Vatican Vault|Vault]] underneath the [[Sistine Chapel]].<ref name="AC2"/>

However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu]] [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground. Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore|Mario]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>
However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu]] [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground. Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore|Mario]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>

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	The '''Papacy''' is the office of the Pope, who is the Bishop of [[Rome]] and the leader of the {{Wiki\|Catholic Church}}. The Pope was considered the head of the Catholic Church in terms of spiritual matters, and issues letters and Papal Bulls to mediate crises or theological arguments. For centuries, the Papacy possessed the power to order military expeditions, the most significant of which were the [[Third Crusade\|Crusades]] during the Middle Ages. In succeeding generations, the Papacy's temporal power and influence grew with the spread of ~~{{Wiki\|~~Catholicism}}.		The '''Papacy''' is the office of the Pope, who is the Bishop of [[Rome]] and the leader of the {{Wiki\|Catholic Church}}. The Pope was considered the head of the Catholic Church in terms of spiritual matters, and issues letters and Papal Bulls to mediate crises or theological arguments. For centuries, the Papacy possessed the power to order military expeditions, the most significant of which were the [[Third Crusade\|Crusades]] during the Middle Ages. In succeeding generations, the Papacy's temporal power and influence grew with the spread of Catholicism.

	During the [[Renaissance]], the Papacy ruled large portions of central [[Italy]], with its capital in [[Rome]]. The Pope was also nominally in control of the assets of the Church. However, the management of the Church's income was left to the [[cardinal]]s. The Papacy was protected by a unit of [[Papal Guard\|personal guards]], also referred to as the Swiss Guard.		During the [[Renaissance]], the Papacy ruled large portions of central [[Italy]], with its capital in [[Rome]]. The Pope was also nominally in control of the assets of the Church. However, the management of the Church's income was left to the [[cardinal]]s. The Papacy was protected by a unit of [[Papal Guard\|personal guards]], also referred to as the Swiss Guard.

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	===Early history===		===Early history===
	The Pope, in early times, was a mediator between the growing factions of the Church and decided over temporal and spiritual disputes. The leaders of the Church during that time took on the title of the Bishop of Rome. These early popes guided the people in proper doctrine and helped persecuted Christians hide from their oppressors.<ref name="wiki">{{WP\|Papacy}}</ref>		The Pope, in early times, was a mediator between the growing factions of the Church and decided over temporal and spiritual disputes. The leaders of the Church during that time took on the title of the Bishop of Rome. These early popes guided the people in proper doctrine and helped persecuted Christians hide from their oppressors.<ref name="wiki">{{WP\|Papacy}}</ref>

			However, with the Edict of Milan in 313, [[Christianity]] came out of the underground, became officially sanctioned, and spread across the far-flung territories of the [[Roman Empire]]. When the Church split into East and West in 1054, the pope lost influence in the East, but gained far more political influence in the West.<ref name="wiki"/>

	[[File:IBAL 9.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Alexander VI using the Papal Staff's powers]]		[[File:IBAL 9.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Alexander VI using the Papal Staff's powers]]
	However, with the Edict of Milan in 313, [[Christianity]] came out of the underground, became officially sanctioned, and spread across the far-flung territories of the [[Roman Empire]]. When the Church split into East and West in 1054, the Pope lost influence in the East, but gained far more political influence in the West. The original [[~~Staves~~ of Eden\|Papal Staff]], once carried by Saint [[Peter]], was in fact a [[Piece of Eden]]. It was passed down from ~~Pope~~ to ~~Pope~~, until December 1499, when it was lost.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		The original [[Papal Staff of Eden\|Papal Staff]], once carried by Saint [[Peter]], was in fact a [[Piece of Eden]] which possessed a number of advanced abilities and served as one of the keys to a [[Vatican Vault\|Vault]] located underneath what would become the [[Vaticano District\|Vatican]]. The Staff was passed down from pope to pope, until December 1499, when it was forever lost to history after becoming lodged in a secret chamber near the Vatican Vault.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> A number of popes were also in possession of the Faith prong of the [[Trident of Eden]], until it was passed on to King [[Alfonso V of Aragon\|Alfonso V]] of Aragon by Pope [[Callixtus III]].<ref name="ACLD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]''</ref>

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	This [[First Crusade]] was successful in capturing [[Jerusalem]] and other vital cities in the [[Levant]], and it was followed up by the Second Crusade as a response to the fall of the Crusader city of Edessa. The failure of the [[Second Crusade]] led to a temporary peace, which lasted until [[Saladin]] conquered Jerusalem. In response, Pope Gregory VIII called for a [[Third Crusade]], the objective of which was to reclaim Jerusalem and [[Solomon's Temple]]. The [[Templars]], known as the Knights Templar at the time, actively participated in this Crusade—though only for their own personal gain—and found [[Apple of Eden 2\|an Apple]] hidden in Solomon's Temple, before they attempted to destroy the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]].<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>		This [[First Crusade]] was successful in capturing [[Jerusalem]] and other vital cities in the [[Levant]], and it was followed up by the Second Crusade as a response to the fall of the Crusader city of Edessa. The failure of the [[Second Crusade]] led to a temporary peace, which lasted until [[Saladin]] conquered Jerusalem. In response, Pope Gregory VIII called for a [[Third Crusade]], the objective of which was to reclaim Jerusalem and [[Solomon's Temple]]. The [[Templars]], known as the Knights Templar at the time, actively participated in this Crusade—though only for their own personal gain—and found [[Apple of Eden 2\|an Apple]] hidden in Solomon's Temple, before they attempted to destroy the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]].<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

	The Assassins sought to counter their efforts, and [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was able to prevent the Templars from gaining possession of the Apple. He successfully kept [[Robert de Sablé]] and his Templar followers from creating a union between [[Richard I of England\|King Richard]] and Saladin, to begin a war against the Assassin Order.<ref name="AC1"/> After the Crusades, Pope [[Clement V]] was manipulated by King [[Philip IV of France\|Philip IV]] of [[France]]—who in turn had been coerced by the [[French Assassins]]—to {{Wiki\|Vox in excelso\|disband}} the Knights Templar on the charges of heresy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>		The Assassins sought to counter their efforts, and [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was able to prevent the Templars from gaining possession of the Apple. He successfully kept [[Robert de Sablé]] and his Templar followers from creating a union between [[Richard I of England\|King Richard]] and Saladin, to begin a war against the Assassin Order.<ref name="AC1"/> After the Crusades, Pope [[Clement V]] was manipulated by King [[Philip IV of France\|Philip IV]] of [[France]]—who in turn had been coerced by the [[French Assassins]]—to {{Wiki\|Vox in excelso\|disband}} the Knights Templar on the charges of heresy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]] – [[Creed vs Crows]]'' {{c\|non-canon}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]] – [[Creed vs Crows]]'' {{c\|non-canon}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Wrath of the Druids]]'' {{Mo}}

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	\|date_dissolved= 11 February 1928 <small>(as [[Vaticano District\|Vatican City]])</small>}}		\|date_dissolved= 11 February 1928 <small>(as [[Vaticano District\|Vatican City]])</small>
	The '''Papacy''' is the office of the Pope, who is the Bishop of [[Rome]] and the leader of the Catholic Church. The Pope was considered the head of the Catholic Church in terms of spiritual matters, and issues letters and Papal Bulls to mediate crises or theological arguments. For centuries, the Papacy possessed the power to order military expeditions, the most significant of which were the [[Third Crusade\|Crusades]] during the Middle Ages. In succeeding generations, the Papacy's temporal power and influence grew with the spread of {{Wiki\|Catholicism}}.		}}
			The '''Papacy''' is the office of the Pope, who is the Bishop of [[Rome]] and the leader of the {{Wiki\|Catholic Church}}. The Pope was considered the head of the Catholic Church in terms of spiritual matters, and issues letters and Papal Bulls to mediate crises or theological arguments. For centuries, the Papacy possessed the power to order military expeditions, the most significant of which were the [[Third Crusade\|Crusades]] during the Middle Ages. In succeeding generations, the Papacy's temporal power and influence grew with the spread of {{Wiki\|Catholicism}}.

	During the [[Renaissance]], the Papacy ruled large portions of central [[Italy]], with its capital in [[Rome]]. The Pope was also nominally in control of the assets of the Church. However, the management of the Church's income was left to the [[cardinal]]s. The Papacy was ~~also~~ protected by [[Papal Guard\|personal guards]], also referred to as the Swiss Guard.		During the [[Renaissance]], the Papacy ruled large portions of central [[Italy]], with its capital in [[Rome]]. The Pope was also nominally in control of the assets of the Church. However, the management of the Church's income was left to the [[cardinal]]s. The Papacy was protected by a unit of [[Papal Guard\|personal guards]], also referred to as the Swiss Guard.

	==History==		==History==
			===Early history===
			The Pope, in early times, was a mediator between the growing factions of the Church and decided over temporal and spiritual disputes. The leaders of the Church during that time took on the title of the Bishop of Rome. These early popes guided the people in proper doctrine and helped persecuted Christians hide from their oppressors.<ref name="wiki">{{WP\|Papacy}}</ref>

	[[File:IBAL 9.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Alexander VI using the Papal Staff's powers]]		[[File:IBAL 9.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Alexander VI using the Papal Staff's powers]]
	The Pope, in early times, was a mediator between the growing factions of the Church and decided over temporal and spiritual disputes. The leaders of the Church during that time took on the title of the Bishop of Rome. These early popes guided the people in proper doctrine and helped persecuted Christians hide from their oppressors. <ref name="wiki">{{WP\|Papacy}}</ref>		However, with the Edict of Milan in 313, [[Christianity]] came out of the underground, became officially sanctioned, and spread across the far-flung territories of the [[Roman Empire]]. When the Church split into East and West in 1054, the Pope lost influence in the East, but gained far more political influence in the West. The original [[Staves of Eden\|Papal Staff]], once carried by Saint [[Peter]], was in fact a [[Piece of Eden]]. It was passed down from Pope to Pope, until December 1499, when it was lost.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

	However, with the Edict of Milan in 313, [[Christianity]] came out of the underground, became officially sanctioned, and spread across the far-flung territories of the [[Roman Empire]]. When the Church split into East and West in 1054, the Pope lost influence in the East, but gained far more political influence in the West. The original [[Staves of Eden\|Papal Staff]], once carried by Saint [[Peter]], was in fact a [[~~Pieces of Eden\|~~Piece of Eden]]. It was passed down from Pope to Pope, until December 1499, when it was lost.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

	===The Crusades===		===The Crusades===
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	However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu]] [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground. Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore\|Mario]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>		However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu]] [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground. Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore\|Mario]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>
	[[File:In Bocca Al Lupo 16.png\|~~alt=~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250x250px~~\|Alexander VI in ~~papal robes~~]]
			[[File:In Bocca Al Lupo 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Alexander VI in his Papal regalia]]
	Alexander VI also made several nepotistic appointments, including appointing his own son [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]] as a cardinal, though Cesare quit to continue the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia bloodline]] after his brother [[Juan Borgia the Younger]] died, in order to become the {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain-General of the Papal Armies}}. Rodrigo and Cesare ordered the closure of many [[merchant]]s and [[stable]]s and allowed the condition of many Roman landmarks to deteriorate. They also took choice areas of land and built [[Borgia tower\|towers]] from which they spied on and terrorized the populace, ensuring their control of Rome.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>		Alexander VI also made several nepotistic appointments, including appointing his own son [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]] as a cardinal, though Cesare quit to continue the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia bloodline]] after his brother [[Juan Borgia the Younger]] died, in order to become the {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain-General of the Papal Armies}}. Rodrigo and Cesare ordered the closure of many [[merchant]]s and [[stable]]s and allowed the condition of many Roman landmarks to deteriorate. They also took choice areas of land and built [[Borgia tower\|towers]] from which they spied on and terrorized the populace, ensuring their control of Rome.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

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	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Paul IV]]<ref name="ACDNA"/><br>1555 – 1559		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Paul IV]]<ref name="ACDNA"/><br>1555 – 1559
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Pius IV]]<ref name="Walk" />1559 – 1565		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Pius IV]]<ref name="Walk" />1559 – 1565
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Pius V]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – "Man Of Controversy"</ref><br>1566 - 1572		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Pius V]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: Man of Controversy]]</ref><br>1566 - 1572
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Sixtus V]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1585 – 1590		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Sixtus V]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1585 – 1590
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement VIII]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1592 – 1605		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement VIII]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1592 – 1605
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Leo XI]]<ref name="Walk" />1605		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Leo XI]]<ref name="Walk" /><br>1605
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Urban VIII]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1623 – 1644		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Urban VIII]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1623 – 1644
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement XI]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1700 – 1721		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement XI]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1700 – 1721
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
	*[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]		*[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{Mdat}}

	==References==		==References==

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Highest "rank" among clergy. Alternately served as allies to both Templars (Rodrigo) and Assassins (Leo), so has no hard affiliation to Italian Rite

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	\|military= [[Papal Guard]]		\|military= [[Papal Guard]]
	\|ruling_house= [[House of Borgia]] ~~<small>(~~1455-1458~~) / (~~1492-1503~~)</small>~~<br>[[House of Medici]] ~~<small>(~~1513-1521~~)</small>~~		\|ruling_house= [[House of Borgia]] {{c\|1455 – 1458; 1492 – 1503}}<br>[[House of Medici]] {{c\|1513 – 1521}}
	\|affiliation= ~~[[Templars\|Templar Order]]~~		\|affiliation=
	*[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Roman Rite]]
	\|lenguages= {{Wiki\|Latin}} <small>(de jure)</small><br>{{Wiki\|Italian lenguage\|Italian}} <small>(de facto)</small>		\|lenguages= {{Wiki\|Latin}} <small>(de jure)</small><br>{{Wiki\|Italian lenguage\|Italian}} <small>(de facto)</small>
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	With autonomy in 380, succeeding popes became increasingly powerful. Outpourings of religious piety were common due to the professed ideals of knighthood, and consequently the Church found itself with a large army of devout warriors at its disposal. At the end of the 11th century, the Papacy effectively utilized this army by declaring a crusade to take back the Holy Land from the Muslims.<ref name="wiki"/>		With autonomy in 380, succeeding popes became increasingly powerful. Outpourings of religious piety were common due to the professed ideals of knighthood, and consequently the Church found itself with a large army of devout warriors at its disposal. At the end of the 11th century, the Papacy effectively utilized this army by declaring a crusade to take back the Holy Land from the Muslims.<ref name="wiki"/>

	This First Crusade was successful in capturing [[Jerusalem]] and other vital cities in the [[Levant]], and it was followed up by the Second Crusade as a response to the fall of the Crusader city of Edessa. The failure of the Second Crusade led to a temporary peace, which lasted until [[Saladin]] conquered Jerusalem. In response, Pope Gregory VIII called for a Third Crusade, the objective of which was to reclaim Jerusalem and [[Solomon's Temple]]. The [[Templars]], known as the Knights Templar at the time, actively participated in this ~~Crusade – though~~ only for their own personal ~~gain – and~~ found [[Apple of Eden 2\|an Apple]] hidden in Solomon's Temple, before they attempted to destroy the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]].<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>		This First Crusade was successful in capturing [[Jerusalem]] and other vital cities in the [[Levant]], and it was followed up by the Second Crusade as a response to the fall of the Crusader city of Edessa. The failure of the Second Crusade led to a temporary peace, which lasted until [[Saladin]] conquered Jerusalem. In response, Pope Gregory VIII called for a Third Crusade, the objective of which was to reclaim Jerusalem and [[Solomon's Temple]]. The [[Templars]], known as the Knights Templar at the time, actively participated in this Crusade—though only for their own personal gain—and found [[Apple of Eden 2\|an Apple]] hidden in Solomon's Temple, before they attempted to destroy the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]].<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

	The Assassins sought to counter their efforts, and [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was able to prevent the Templars from gaining possession of the Apple. He successfully kept [[Robert de Sablé~~\|Robert de Sable~~]] and his Templar followers from creating a union between [[Richard I of England\|King Richard]] and Saladin, to begin a war against the Assassin Order.<ref name="AC1"/> After the Crusades, Pope [[Clement V]] was manipulated by King [[Philip IV of France\|Philip IV]] of [[France]] ~~– who~~ in turn had been coerced by the [[French Assassins]] ~~– to~~ {{Wiki\|Vox in excelso\|disband}} the Knights Templar on the charges of heresy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>		The Assassins sought to counter their efforts, and [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was able to prevent the Templars from gaining possession of the Apple. He successfully kept [[Robert de Sablé]] and his Templar followers from creating a union between [[Richard I of England\|King Richard]] and Saladin, to begin a war against the Assassin Order.<ref name="AC1"/> After the Crusades, Pope [[Clement V]] was manipulated by King [[Philip IV of France\|Philip IV]] of [[France]]—who in turn had been coerced by the [[French Assassins]]—to {{Wiki\|Vox in excelso\|disband}} the Knights Templar on the charges of heresy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>

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	[[Category:Templar-affiliated groups]]		[[Category:Templar-affiliated groups]]
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	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Celestine III]]<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref><br>1191 – 1198		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Celestine III]]<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref><br>1191 – 1198
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Innocent III]]<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br>1198 – 1216		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Innocent III]]<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br>1198 – 1216
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Honorius III]]<ref name="ACDNA">[~~https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside/ ''~~Assassin's Creed~~'' movie - Family Tree~~ DNA]</ref><br>1216 – 1227		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Honorius III]]<ref name="ACDNA">[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]</ref><br>1216 – 1227
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Gregory IX]]<ref name="ACDNA"/><br>1227 – 1241		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Gregory IX]]<ref name="ACDNA"/><br>1227 – 1241
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement IV]]<ref name="ACR"/><br>1265 – 1268		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement IV]]<ref name="ACR"/><br>1265 – 1268

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	\|date_founded= 754		\|date_founded= 754
	\|date_dissolved= 11 February 1928 <small>(as [[Vaticano District\|Vatican City]])</small>}}		\|date_dissolved= 11 February 1928 <small>(as [[Vaticano District\|Vatican City]])</small>
	The '''Papacy''' is the office of the Pope, who is the Bishop of [[Rome]] and the leader of the Catholic Church. The Pope was considered the head of the Catholic Church in terms of spiritual matters, and issues letters and Papal Bulls to mediate crises or theological arguments. For centuries, the Papacy possessed the power to order military expeditions, the most significant of which were the [[Third Crusade\|Crusades]] during the Middle Ages. In succeeding generations, the Papacy's temporal power and influence grew with the spread of {{Wiki\|Catholicism}}.		}}
			The '''Papacy''' is the office of the Pope, who is the Bishop of [[Rome]] and the leader of the {{Wiki\|Catholic Church}}. The Pope was considered the head of the Catholic Church in terms of spiritual matters, and issues letters and Papal Bulls to mediate crises or theological arguments. For centuries, the Papacy possessed the power to order military expeditions, the most significant of which were the [[Third Crusade\|Crusades]] during the Middle Ages. In succeeding generations, the Papacy's temporal power and influence grew with the spread of {{Wiki\|Catholicism}}.

	During the [[Renaissance]], the Papacy ruled large portions of central [[Italy]], with its capital in [[Rome]]. The Pope was also nominally in control of the assets of the Church. However, the management of the Church's income was left to the [[cardinal]]s. The Papacy was ~~also~~ protected by [[Papal Guard\|personal guards]], also referred to as the Swiss Guard.		During the [[Renaissance]], the Papacy ruled large portions of central [[Italy]], with its capital in [[Rome]]. The Pope was also nominally in control of the assets of the Church. However, the management of the Church's income was left to the [[cardinal]]s. The Papacy was protected by a unit of [[Papal Guard\|personal guards]], also referred to as the Swiss Guard.

	==History==		==History==
			===Early history===
			The Pope, in early times, was a mediator between the growing factions of the Church and decided over temporal and spiritual disputes. The leaders of the Church during that time took on the title of the Bishop of Rome. These early popes guided the people in proper doctrine and helped persecuted Christians hide from their oppressors.<ref name="wiki">{{WP\|Papacy}}</ref>

	[[File:IBAL 9.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Alexander VI using the Papal Staff's powers]]		[[File:IBAL 9.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Alexander VI using the Papal Staff's powers]]
	The Pope, in early times, was a mediator between the growing factions of the Church and decided over temporal and spiritual disputes. The leaders of the Church during that time took on the title of the Bishop of Rome. These early popes guided the people in proper doctrine and helped persecuted Christians hide from their oppressors. <ref name="wiki">{{WP\|Papacy}}</ref>		However, with the Edict of Milan in 313, [[Christianity]] came out of the underground, became officially sanctioned, and spread across the far-flung territories of the [[Roman Empire]]. When the Church split into East and West in 1054, the Pope lost influence in the East, but gained far more political influence in the West. The original [[Staves of Eden\|Papal Staff]], once carried by Saint [[Peter]], was in fact a [[Piece of Eden]]. It was passed down from Pope to Pope, until December 1499, when it was lost.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

	However, with the Edict of Milan in 313, [[Christianity]] came out of the underground, became officially sanctioned, and spread across the far-flung territories of the [[Roman Empire]]. When the Church split into East and West in 1054, the Pope lost influence in the East, but gained far more political influence in the West. The original [[Staves of Eden\|Papal Staff]], once carried by Saint [[Peter]], was in fact a [[~~Pieces of Eden\|~~Piece of Eden]]. It was passed down from Pope to Pope, until December 1499, when it was lost.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

	===The Crusades===		===The Crusades===
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	However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu]] [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground. Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore\|Mario]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>		However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu]] [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground. Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore\|Mario]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>
	[[File:In Bocca Al Lupo 16.png\|~~alt=~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250x250px~~\|Alexander VI in ~~papal robes~~]]
			[[File:In Bocca Al Lupo 16.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Alexander VI in his Papal regalia]]
	Alexander VI also made several nepotistic appointments, including appointing his own son [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]] as a cardinal, though Cesare quit to continue the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia bloodline]] after his brother [[Juan Borgia the Younger]] died, in order to become the {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain-General of the Papal Armies}}. Rodrigo and Cesare ordered the closure of many [[merchant]]s and [[stable]]s and allowed the condition of many Roman landmarks to deteriorate. They also took choice areas of land and built [[Borgia tower\|towers]] from which they spied on and terrorized the populace, ensuring their control of Rome.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>		Alexander VI also made several nepotistic appointments, including appointing his own son [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]] as a cardinal, though Cesare quit to continue the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia bloodline]] after his brother [[Juan Borgia the Younger]] died, in order to become the {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain-General of the Papal Armies}}. Rodrigo and Cesare ordered the closure of many [[merchant]]s and [[stable]]s and allowed the condition of many Roman landmarks to deteriorate. They also took choice areas of land and built [[Borgia tower\|towers]] from which they spied on and terrorized the populace, ensuring their control of Rome.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

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	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Paul IV]]<ref name="ACDNA"/><br>1555 – 1559		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Paul IV]]<ref name="ACDNA"/><br>1555 – 1559
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Pius IV]]<ref name="Walk" />1559 – 1565		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Pius IV]]<ref name="Walk" />1559 – 1565
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Pius V]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – "Man Of Controversy"</ref><br>1566 - 1572		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Pius V]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: Man of Controversy]]</ref><br>1566 - 1572
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Sixtus V]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1585 – 1590		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Sixtus V]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1585 – 1590
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement VIII]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1592 – 1605		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement VIII]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1592 – 1605
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Leo XI]]<ref name="Walk" />1605		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Leo XI]]<ref name="Walk" /><br>1605
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Urban VIII]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1623 – 1644		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Urban VIII]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1623 – 1644
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement XI]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1700 – 1721		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement XI]]<ref name="ACB"/><br>1700 – 1721
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
	*[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]		*[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]

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	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Innocent III]]<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br>1198 – 1216		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Innocent III]]<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br>1198 – 1216
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Honorius III]]<ref name="ACDNA">[~~https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside/ ''~~Assassin's Creed~~'' movie - Family Tree~~ DNA]</ref><br>1216 – 1227		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Honorius III]]<ref name="ACDNA">[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]</ref><br>1216 – 1227
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Gregory IX]]<ref name="ACDNA"/><br>1227 – 1241		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Gregory IX]]<ref name="ACDNA"/><br>1227 – 1241
	Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement IV]]<ref name="ACR"/><br>1265 – 1268		Wiki noimage.jpg\|[[Clement IV]]<ref name="ACR"/><br>1265 – 1268

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	The Papacy, even after the failure of the Crusades, continued to maintain its power during the Renaissance. They sponsored lavish constructions and works of religious art as patrons of artists such as [[Leonardo da Vinci]], [[Michelangelo]], and [[Raphael]]. In 1471, [[Sixtus IV]] ascended to the position of Pope and continued the work of his predecessors, but he also practiced nepotism and appointed four nephews, one of which was Giuliano della Rovere, to powerful positions in the Church. Sixtus was best known for his involvement in, and supporting, the [[Pazzi conspiracy]] to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] [[Giuliano de' Medici\|Giuliano]] and [[Lorenzo de' Medici]].<ref name="AC2"/>		The Papacy, even after the failure of the Crusades, continued to maintain its power during the Renaissance. They sponsored lavish constructions and works of religious art as patrons of artists such as [[Leonardo da Vinci]], [[Michelangelo]], and [[Raphael]]. In 1471, [[Sixtus IV]] ascended to the position of Pope and continued the work of his predecessors, but he also practiced nepotism and appointed four nephews, one of which was Giuliano della Rovere, to powerful positions in the Church. Sixtus was best known for his involvement in, and supporting, the [[Pazzi conspiracy]] to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] [[Giuliano de' Medici\|Giuliano]] and [[Lorenzo de' Medici]].<ref name="AC2"/>

	On his death, two candidates presented themselves: Rodrigo Borgia and Giuliano della Rovere. The cardinals, who were alleged to have been bought by Rodrigo, nominated him to be Pope, and he took the name of Alexander VI. As Pope, Rodrigo gained access to the Papal Staff, a Piece of Eden. With it, he learned the location of the [[Vatican Vault\|Vault]] underneath the [[Sistine Chapel]]. <ref name="AC2"/>		On his death, two candidates presented themselves: Rodrigo Borgia and Giuliano della Rovere. The cardinals, who were alleged to have been bought by Rodrigo, nominated him to be Pope, and he took the name of Alexander VI. As Pope, Rodrigo gained access to the Papal Staff, a Piece of Eden. With it, he learned the location of the [[Vatican Vault\|Vault]] underneath the [[Sistine Chapel]].<ref name="AC2"/>

	However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu]] [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground. Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore\|Mario]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>		However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu]] [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground. Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore\|Mario]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>

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	The '''Papacy''' is the office of the Pope, who is the Bishop of [[Rome]] and the leader of the Catholic Church. The Pope was considered the head of the Catholic Church in terms of spiritual matters, and issues letters and Papal Bulls to mediate crises or theological arguments. For centuries, the Papacy possessed the power to order military expeditions, the most significant of which were the [[Third Crusade\|Crusades]] during the Middle Ages. In succeeding generations, the Papacy's temporal power and influence grew with the spread of {{Wiki\|Catholicism}}.		The '''Papacy''' is the office of the Pope, who is the Bishop of [[Rome]] and the leader of the Catholic Church. The Pope was considered the head of the Catholic Church in terms of spiritual matters, and issues letters and Papal Bulls to mediate crises or theological arguments. For centuries, the Papacy possessed the power to order military expeditions, the most significant of which were the [[Third Crusade\|Crusades]] during the Middle Ages. In succeeding generations, the Papacy's temporal power and influence grew with the spread of {{Wiki\|Catholicism}}.

	During the [[Renaissance]], the Papacy ruled large portions of central [[Italy]], with its capital in [[Rome]]. The Pope was also nominally in control of the assets of the Church. However, the management of the Church's income was left to the ~~cardinals~~. The Papacy was also protected by [[Papal Guard\|personal guards]], also referred to as the Swiss Guard.		During the [[Renaissance]], the Papacy ruled large portions of central [[Italy]], with its capital in [[Rome]]. The Pope was also nominally in control of the assets of the Church. However, the management of the Church's income was left to the [[cardinal]]s. The Papacy was also protected by [[Papal Guard\|personal guards]], also referred to as the Swiss Guard.

	==History==		==History==
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	===The Crusades===		===The Crusades===
	With autonomy in 380, succeeding popes became increasingly powerful. Outpourings of religious piety were common due to the professed ideals of knighthood, and consequently the Church found itself with a large army of devout warriors at its disposal. At the end of the 11th century, the Papacy effectively utilized this army by declaring a crusade to take back the Holy Land from the Muslims.<ref name="wiki"/>		With autonomy in 380, succeeding popes became increasingly powerful. Outpourings of religious piety were common due to the professed ideals of knighthood, and consequently the Church found itself with a large army of devout warriors at its disposal. At the end of the 11th century, the Papacy effectively utilized this army by declaring a [[Crusades\|crusade]] to take back the Holy Land from the [[Islam\|Muslims]].<ref name="wiki"/>

	This First Crusade was successful in capturing [[Jerusalem]] and other vital cities in the [[Levant]], and it was followed up by the Second Crusade as a response to the fall of the Crusader city of Edessa. The failure of the Second Crusade led to a temporary peace, which lasted until [[Saladin]] conquered Jerusalem. In response, Pope Gregory VIII called for a Third Crusade, the objective of which was to reclaim Jerusalem and [[Solomon's Temple]]. The [[Templars]], known as the Knights Templar at the time, actively participated in this Crusade—though only for their own personal gain—and found [[Apple of Eden 2\|an Apple]] hidden in Solomon's Temple, before they attempted to destroy the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]].<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>		This [[First Crusade]] was successful in capturing [[Jerusalem]] and other vital cities in the [[Levant]], and it was followed up by the Second Crusade as a response to the fall of the Crusader city of Edessa. The failure of the [[Second Crusade]] led to a temporary peace, which lasted until [[Saladin]] conquered Jerusalem. In response, Pope Gregory VIII called for a [[Third Crusade]], the objective of which was to reclaim Jerusalem and [[Solomon's Temple]]. The [[Templars]], known as the Knights Templar at the time, actively participated in this Crusade—though only for their own personal gain—and found [[Apple of Eden 2\|an Apple]] hidden in Solomon's Temple, before they attempted to destroy the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]].<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

	The Assassins sought to counter their efforts, and [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was able to prevent the Templars from gaining possession of the Apple. He successfully kept [[Robert de Sablé]] and his Templar followers from creating a union between [[Richard I of England\|King Richard]] and Saladin, to begin a war against the Assassin Order.<ref name="AC1"/> After the Crusades, Pope [[Clement V]] was manipulated by King [[Philip IV of France\|Philip IV]] of [[France]]—who in turn had been coerced by the [[French Assassins]]—to {{Wiki\|Vox in excelso\|disband}} the Knights Templar on the charges of heresy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>		The Assassins sought to counter their efforts, and [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was able to prevent the Templars from gaining possession of the Apple. He successfully kept [[Robert de Sablé]] and his Templar followers from creating a union between [[Richard I of England\|King Richard]] and Saladin, to begin a war against the Assassin Order.<ref name="AC1"/> After the Crusades, Pope [[Clement V]] was manipulated by King [[Philip IV of France\|Philip IV]] of [[France]]—who in turn had been coerced by the [[French Assassins]]—to {{Wiki\|Vox in excelso\|disband}} the Knights Templar on the charges of heresy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>
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	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	[[File:Screen shot 3.1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Saint Peter's Basilica]]		[[File:Screen shot 3.1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Saint Peter's Basilica]]
	The Papacy, even after the failure of the Crusades, continued to maintain its power during the Renaissance. They sponsored lavish constructions and works of religious art as patrons of artists such as [[Leonardo da Vinci]], [[Michelangelo]] and [[Raphael]]. In 1471, [[Sixtus IV]] ascended to the position of Pope and continued the work of his predecessors, but he also practiced nepotism and appointed four nephews, one of which was Giuliano della Rovere, to powerful positions in the Church. Sixtus was best known for his involvement in, and supporting, the [[Pazzi conspiracy~~\|Pazzi Conspiracy~~]] to assassinate [[Giuliano de' Medici]] and [[Lorenzo de' Medici]].<ref name="AC2"/>		The Papacy, even after the failure of the Crusades, continued to maintain its power during the Renaissance. They sponsored lavish constructions and works of religious art as patrons of artists such as [[Leonardo da Vinci]], [[Michelangelo]], and [[Raphael]]. In 1471, [[Sixtus IV]] ascended to the position of Pope and continued the work of his predecessors, but he also practiced nepotism and appointed four nephews, one of which was Giuliano della Rovere, to powerful positions in the Church. Sixtus was best known for his involvement in, and supporting, the [[Pazzi conspiracy]] to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] [[Giuliano de' Medici\|Giuliano]] and [[Lorenzo de' Medici]].<ref name="AC2"/>

	On his death, two candidates presented themselves: Rodrigo Borgia and Giuliano della Rovere. The [[cardinals]], who were alleged to have been bought by Rodrigo, nominated him to be Pope, and he took the name of Alexander VI. As Pope, Rodrigo gained access to the Papal Staff, a Piece of Eden. With it, he learned the location of the [[Vatican Vault\|Vault]] underneath the [[Sistine Chapel]]. <ref name="AC2"/>		On his death, two candidates presented themselves: Rodrigo Borgia and Giuliano della Rovere. The cardinals, who were alleged to have been bought by Rodrigo, nominated him to be Pope, and he took the name of Alexander VI. As Pope, Rodrigo gained access to the Papal Staff, a Piece of Eden. With it, he learned the location of the [[Vatican Vault\|Vault]] underneath the [[Sistine Chapel]]. <ref name="AC2"/>

	However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu~~\|First Civilization~~]] ~~member~~ [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground ~~and only resurfaced years later as the sceptre of the [[Russia]]n Tsars~~.~~<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref>~~ Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>		However, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] was able to prevent him from entering the Vault and instead went in himself, where he received a message from the [[Isu]] [[Minerva]]. Upon exiting the Vault, Rodrigo had vanished, though the Staff still resided where it was placed. Though Ezio tried to lift it from the floor, the Staff disappeared into the ground. Ezio, along with his uncle [[Mario Auditore\|Mario]], then left the building and returned to [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/>
	[[File:In Bocca Al Lupo 16.png\|alt=\|left\|thumb\|250x250px\|Alexander VI in papal robes]]		[[File:In Bocca Al Lupo 16.png\|alt=\|left\|thumb\|250x250px\|Alexander VI in papal robes]]
	Alexander VI ~~too~~ made several nepotistic appointments, including appointing his own son, [[Cesare Borgia]], as a cardinal, though Cesare quit to continue the bloodline after [[Juan Borgia the Younger~~\|his brother~~]] died, in order to become the {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain-General of the Papal Armies}}. Rodrigo and Cesare ordered the closure of many [[~~merchants~~]] and ~~stables~~ and allowed the condition of many Roman landmarks to deteriorate. They also took choice areas of land and built [[Borgia ~~Towers~~]] ~~to terrorize~~ the populace ~~and ensure~~ their control of Rome.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>		Alexander VI also made several nepotistic appointments, including appointing his own son [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]] as a cardinal, though Cesare quit to continue the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia bloodline]] after his brother [[Juan Borgia the Younger]] died, in order to become the {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain-General of the Papal Armies}}. Rodrigo and Cesare ordered the closure of many [[merchant]]s and [[stable]]s and allowed the condition of many Roman landmarks to deteriorate. They also took choice areas of land and built [[Borgia tower\|towers]] from which they spied on and terrorized the populace, ensuring their control of Rome.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

	Following this, Cesare also undertook several military conquests in the name of his father, the most important of which was the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]], where Cesare stole the [[Apple of Eden 6\|Apple]] from Mario Auditore before killing him, and invited Ezio himself to follow him to Rome. Cesare, through his father's influence, forced Leonardo da Vinci to design [[~~War Machines\|~~war ~~machines~~]] for the Borgia cause.<ref name="ACB"/>		Following this, Cesare also undertook several military conquests in the name of his father, the most important of which was the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]], where Cesare stole the [[Apple of Eden 6\|Apple]] from Mario Auditore before killing him, and invited Ezio himself to follow him to Rome. Cesare, through his father's influence, forced Leonardo da Vinci to design [[war machine]]s for the Borgia cause.<ref name="ACB"/>

	However, after Rodrigo's death at his own son's hands, Giuliano della Rovere was elected to the Papacy and took the name [[Julius II]]. He ordered the arrest of Cesare, who was incarcerated at the [[Castel Sant'Angelo]] and later the [[Castillo de la Mota]] in [[Spain]].<ref name="ACB novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref> As well as this, Julius and his successor, [[Leo X]], both supported the Assassins' cause.<ref name="ACR novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref>		However, after Rodrigo's death at his own son's hands, Giuliano della Rovere was elected to the Papacy and took the name [[Julius II]]. He ordered the arrest of Cesare, who was incarcerated at the [[Castel Sant'Angelo]] and later the [[Castillo de la Mota]] in [[Spain]].<ref name="ACB novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref> As well as this, Julius and his successor, [[Leo X]], both supported the Assassins' cause.<ref name="ACR novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref>