Catching Up With The Curia: THE ARCHIVE VERSION

by Matcha_Tea_and_Other_Delights

Summary:

The Power of God.
The Ambition of Men.
The Drama of Divas.

 

Say hello to the Divas of the Divine in this Reality Show AU, as seen on Twitter!

 

This is:
✨CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA✨

Chapter 1: Prelude

 

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"Official" Trailer:

 

 

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The Writer's Playlist:

 

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Storybuilding Notes:

• Instead of being excommunicated (as per custom), Tremblay has instead been stripped of his Cardinal status
• Everyone is just hanging around in the Sistine and the Casa Santa Marta. For the drama.
• Some people have implied, unrequited feelings and some people may have had past flings but keep your eyes on the relationship tags as whatever is being tagged is what's "canon" to CUWTC

 

Author's Notes:

• This is all purely done for fun and for the love of the game fr so do not take this too seriously 😭
• I am incredibly unfamiliar with coding. I am also a one-man team (save for a betareader who I gossip about this series to) so I appreciate the patience when it comes to uploads teehee 🥹
• Please do not reupload elsewhere, I will find you if you do 👹
• Due to this being an archival upload with a LOT of backlog, if you want to have the "episodes" in advance, you can find the masterthread here.
  • Also, since this is mostly archival stuff, the Episodes are based only on the replies over on Twitter. It is mostly here on AO3 for (1) again, archival purposes and (2) ease of use as some of my wonderful oomfs wanted one here which makes it easier to access for others. 🫶

 

That out of the way, I hope you enjoy your viewing!

(Prepare tissues. And lube. Maybe idk.)

Chapter 2: Episode 1: SISTER AGNES

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: SISTER AGNES

Q: Sister Agnes, it was discovered that you were "exes" with former Cardinal Tremblay in the past. Was that why you spoke out during the cafeteria confrontation?

Chapter 3: Episode 2: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Summary:

Q: Your Eminence, we've heard there's an infamous groupchat called "The Father, The Son and The Holy Tea". Can you tell us anything about that?

Chapter 4: Episode 3: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: We've received an inquiry about you and your fellow cardinal, Cardinal Tedesco. Thoughts?

Chapter 5: Episode 4: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: We received numerous reactions about your former relationship. People are begging to know: Are you *actually* over her?

Chapter 6: Episode 5: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Q: Congratulations on Pope Innocentius XIV's inauguration! We would just like to hear your thoughts on said pope as you seem to be close with him despite the short period time.

Chapter 7: Episode 7: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

Q: People are currently curious if there's anything between you and Cardinal Sabbadin. It seems like both of you could get along.

Chapter 8: Episode 7: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: We've asked this question to Cardinal Bellini so now it's your turn, your eminence. What are your thoughts on him?

Chapter 9: Episode 8: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: More of our viewers are catching onto a certain tension with you and Monsignor O'Malley. Perhaps you can shed some light on that?

Chapter 10: Minisode 1: Blood Orange???

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO & CARDINAL BELLINI

INTERVIEWER: There was no question. They just started arguing about colors.

Notes:

inspired by this tweet

Chapter 11: Episode 8.5: ray & giulio.

Summary:

(The rest of the argument Archbishop Mandorff didn't get to hear.)

Chapter 12: Episode 9: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

Q: Cardinal Bellini, you seem to have had a crush on Dean Lawrence, what are your opinions?

Chapter 13: Episode 10: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: Due to Cardinal Bellini's slip-up, people are now curious about it as well. What happened in the summer of '79?

Chapter 14: Episode 11: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Q: Dean, what's this we're hearing about "someone new"?

Chapter 15: Episode 12: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

(Archbishop Mandorff has news.)

Chapter 16: Episode 13: POPE INNOCENTIUS XIV

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: POPE INNOCENTIUS XIV

Q: Holy Father... How does it make you feel to be someone's "someone"?

Chapter 17: Episode 14: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

(Dean Lawrence and Pope Innocentius take their nightly walk)

Notes:

if you go over onto Twitter, you may ask where's Episode 14, it's there I just suck at counting so yeah over ontwt, it's labeled as Episode 15, sorry for the mishap huhuhu

Chapter 18: Minisode 2: Pride Month

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO (1K FOLLOWER SPECIAL)

Q: Happy Pride Month! We just so happen to reach 1k followers for the show. Do you happen to have any comments or reactions?

Notes:

This is the last upload for this batch of archiving! See y'all next time!!!

Chapter 19: Episode 15:CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: There has been an astounding amount of reactions concerning your statement on your "crush" for Dean Lawrence. We would like to ask you the same question we asked Cardinal Tremblay: are you *actually* over it?

Chapter 20: Episode 16: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: Your Eminence, we'll put it bluntly. Why have you been glaring at Cardinal Bellini?

Chapter 21: Episode 17: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: We wish we were exaggerating when we say so. many. people. have been "clowning" on you for being unable to say Sister Agnes' name when others do it just fine. We'd like to request for you to try and say it without the honorific.

Chapter 22: Episode 18: SISTER AGNES

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: SISTER AGNES

Q: Sister Agnes, your thoughts on the men of the curia undergoing their...uh, "issues"?

Chapter 23: Episode 19: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: People have still been HIGHLY insistent about that summer, any thoughts?

Chapter 24: Episode 20: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: pardon our tone but CAN ANYONE PLEASE JUST TELL US WHAT HAPPENED IN THE SUMMER OF '79????

Notes:

TRANSLATIONS:
"Lo desidero, Aldo. Guardami cosi." = "I desire it, Aldo. Look at like that."

 

NOTE: idk what happened on my original upload on twitter but some of the slides didn't show up there lol, it still made narrative sense but this is still the more complete version of what was supposed to be posted teehee

Chapter 25: Minisode 3: Pope said Yaoi Rights

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Q: What are your reactions to Pope Innocentius' comment on yaoi?

Notes:

Inspired by what Carlos Diehz said about yaoi

Notes:

This is the last of the second batch upload. If you came from your bookmarks, you best start with Episode 15, which is right where you left off! See y'all next time <3

Chapter 26: Episode 21:CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: In reference to the summer of '79, do you remember who was your "third"?

Chapter 27: Episode 22: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: We see that Cardinal Tedesco has made a...stake of claim??? of a sort??? How are you feeling after his...how shall we say, "declaration"?

Chapter 28: Episode 23: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: How is the so-called "chase" going on right now for you?

Notes:

TRANSLATIONS:
"Buongiorno, Goffredo." = "Good morning, Goffredo."
"Padre" = "Father"/what you call a priest in Italian

Chapter 29: Episode 24: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Q: What are your reactions about the summer of '79?

Notes:

A smaller batch upload this time, see ya!!

Chapter 30: Episode 25: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Cardinal Bellini, is it true that Cardinal Tedesco gets *ehem* "bothered" when you start talking in Italian?

Notes:

TRANSLATIONS:
"VAFFANCULO, ALDINO!" = "FUCK YOU, ALDINO!"
"Inginocchiati, Padre. Apri bene." = "Kneel, Father. Open wide."

Chapter 31: Episode 26: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Q: What is your response?

Notes:

TRANSLATIONS:
"amato" = "beloved"

Chapter 32: Episode 27: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: Now that Cardinal Sabbadin and Monsignor O'Malley have gotten back together...how are things on your end? Any progress on *your* love life?

Chapter 33: Episode 28: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Q: Congratulations on getting back together with Cardinal Sabbadin! Have you heard about Archbishop Tremblay calling Sister Agnes with JUST her name?

Chapter 34: Episode 29: POPE INNOCENTIUS XIV

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: POPE INNOCENTIUS XIV

Q: Good day, Pope Innocentius. We would just like to ask who fell in love first, you or Dean Lawrence?

Chapter 35: Episode 30: SISTER AGNES

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: SISTER AGNES

Q: People have been wondering what your ring is made out of. Might you supply an answer?

Chapter 36: Episode 31: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: Others have pointed out that you are now quite the gossip. Is this because of a certain good monsignor?

Chapter 37: Episode 32: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: Is there any reason why as to why you were observing (spying) on the conversation between Dean Lawrence and Cardinal Bellini?

Chapter 38: Episode 33: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: People have noticed you are settling to being a "backburner". Can you tell us why?

Chapter 39: Episode 34: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Rumors are circulating that you have, in fact, been intimate with the Patriarch of Venice. Is this true?

Chapter 40: Episode 35: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

[Someone on the team clarified this, thank you for your patience!]

Chapter 41: Episode 36: ARCHBISHOP WOZNIAK

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP WOZNIAK

Q: Hello, Father! We'd like to ask how you are feeling about the entire ordeal, now that you've had taken some time off to process things.

Notes:

Another batch update! See y'all next time teehee

Chapter 42: Episode 37: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: Cardinal Tedesco, uhhh, we asked Cardinal Bellini for a comment so we're now asking you: are both of you together?

Chapter 43: Episode 38: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Cardinal Bellini, how do you define "together"?

Chapter 44: Episode 39: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: We just found out about something peculiar. To confirm this, can you tell us where you hid the ring Sister Agnes once gave you?

Chapter 45: Episode 40: SISTER AGNES

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: SISTER AGNES

Q: It seems you know where your original ring seems to be. What is your reaction?

Chapter 46: Episode 41: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(The Dean speaks with Cardinal Bellini)

Chapter 47: Episode 42: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: Concerning the rings both of you exchanged from decades ago, do you think it's time to finally address everything?

Chapter 48: Episode 43: CARDINAL ADEYEMI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL ADEYEMI

Q: Hello, your Eminence, it's been a while. We'd like to ask where have you been and how have you been doing on sabbatical?

Chapter 49: Episode 44: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Since it's been confirmed that you have certain feelings for the Venecian Patriarch, people would like to know if Cardinal Tedesco remains a rebound?

Chapter 50: Episode 45: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Q: How have you and Cardinal Sabbadin been observing the...movements in the Curia?

Chapter 51: Episode 46: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: Eminence, do you have a special nickname for Cardinal Bellini?

Chapter 52: Episode 47: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: How have you been since the talk with Cardinal Adeyemi?

Chapter 53: Episode 48: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: To return the question, what does Monsignor O'Malley call you in bed?

Chapter 54: Episode 49: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Q: In regards to the drama we've seen so far, how have you and Pope Innocentius been doing?

Chapter 55: Episode 50: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: ...as a comment asks, are you a "dom" then?

Chapter 56: Episode 51: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Your reactions to the supposed nickname [in reference, a commenter guessed that Cardinal Tedesco's nickname for Cardinal Bellini is "mi amore"]?

Chapter 57: Episode 52: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

["I never grew up with you..."]

Notes:

["...and you're not my waiting room."]

Chapter 58: Episode 53: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(On rekindling friendships)

Notes:

WOAH this is a big batch update! Hope you enjoy the series thus far! In fact, if you haven't seen it yet, I even made a fun mid-series trailer for the series! It's uploaded in the Prelude as well as viewable right here on YouTube

Anyways, thanks for reading and see y'all for the next batch update teehee

Chapter 59: Episode 54: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: Since you have a nickname you use for Cardinal Bellini you use in...*ehem* bed, does Cardinal Bellini have one for you?

Chapter 60: Episode 55: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Sister Agnes and Archbishop Tremblay have fixed up their rough patch and began rebuilding their friendship. Your reaction?

Chapter 61: Episode 56: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: People have been uhhhh giving Cardinal Bellini in regards to a formal label for your relationship with him. Any thoughts on the matter?

Chapter 62: Episode 57: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(People have been EXHAUSTED)

Chapter 63: Episode 58: aldo.

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: aldo.

(can't sleep.)

Notes:

TRANSLATIONS:

"Dio mio, io lo amo." = "My God, I love him."

:)

Chapter 64: Episode 59: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(Walls have ears)

Notes:

TRANSLATIONS:

"tesoro" = "treasure"; a common petname in Spanish

Chapter 65: Minisode 4: Papa Innocentius when mad

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Have you seen Papa Innocentius when he's mad?

Chapter 66: Episode 60: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: We would like to clarify this: are you sure on settling for *no* label?

Chapter 67: Episode 61: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(Gone without a goodbye)

Chapter 68: [NEWS UPDATE]

Notes:

another batch update! see y'all!

:))))

Chapter 69: Episode 62: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

Notes:

trigger warnings at the endnotes

Notes:

tw: assassination attempt/gun violence

yep. yeah. :(

Chapter 70: Episode 63: ARCHBISHOP MANDORFF

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP MANDORFF

Q: We have been informed of the situation and have been sending our best of intentions for your healing and everyone involved. How have you been, Father Mandorff?

Chapter 71: Episode 64: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(A talk.)

Chapter 72: Episode 65: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(An update.)

Notes:

trigger warnings will be at the end notes

Notes:

tw: discussions of a gunshot wound aftermath; bigotry

 

hope y'all enjoy this batch upload teehee

Chapter 73: Episode 66: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(Multo.)

Notes:

[Pasindi na ng ilaw,
Minumulto na'ko ng damdamin ko,
Ng damdamin ko.]

["Flicker on the light,
I'm haunted by my own feelings,
by my feelings."]

 

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Notes:

aldo finally admitted it...
but is it too late?

:))))

SEE Y'ALL NEXT TIME!!!

Chapter 74: Episode 67: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(Business as usual.)

Notes:

TRANSLATIONS:

"Qualcuno, chiami il dottore!" = "Someone, call the doctor!"

👀

Chapter 75: Episode 68: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

Notes:

hehehehehehehehe

SEE Y'ALL NEXT TIME!!

Chapter 76: Episode 69: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(On the status of Cardinal Tedesco.)

Chapter 77: Episode 70: aldo & goffredo.

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: aldo and goffredo.

"I almost lost you. Please don't say that."

"I'm sorry we took this long. We probably looked like a pair of idiots."

"But I love you, Goffredo."

"I really, really love you."

Notes:

OH??????

 

(credits to Twitter user: HarrietAGreen for her input in the Italian parts!)

Chapter 78: Episode 71: aldo & goffredo.

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: aldo & goffredo.

"Alright, Goffredo,"

"let's get married."

Notes:

they SICKEN MEEEEEEEE 🥺😭🥺😭

Chapter 79: Episode 72: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Q: We just wanted to know if something...interesting...happened as of late?

Chapter 80: Episode 73: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Can you redefine "together" and "feelings" again?

Notes:

they're so...👹😭👹😭

Chapter 81: Episode 74: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Congratulations on your nuptials! Have you, perhaps, forgotten to inform the Dean about your elopement?

Chapter 82: Episode 75: POPE INNOCENTIUS XIV

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: POPE INNOCENTIUS XIV

Q: When you said "like Thomas and I" did you mean you too were "married"?

Chapter 83: Episode 76: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: What did you mean, exactly, when you say Cardinal Lawrence has a "particular" mood when it comes to weddings?

Chapter 84: Episode 77: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Q: It seems you have escaped from telling Dean Lawrence about the nuptials. How are you feeling about it?

Chapter 85: Episode 78: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Q: People have noticed you are rather enthused on the prospect of planning the reception. Have you thought about marriage as well in regards to "your dear Vincent"?

Chapter 86: Minisode 5: 1K Hits on AO3!!!

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: SISTER AGNES

Q: We have reached 1k views on the rebroadcast over on Archive Of Our Own! Your reactions?

Notes:

oishi crackers
may something

but yeah!! that's it for today's archive dump, see y'all next time!!!

Chapter 87: Episode 79: CARDINAL BELLINI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL BELLINI

Q: Due to the upcoming reception, Cardinal Tedesco's "medical leave" was cut short. Are you excited for the event?

Chapter 88: Episode 80: ARCHBISHOP WOZNIAK

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP WOZNIAK

Q: How are you currently handling all the love in the air right now?

Chapter 89: Episode 81: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(Cardinal Lawrence on thoughts and turtles)

Chapter 90: Episode 82: SISTER AGNES

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: SISTER AGNES

Q: It seems that you have been smiling a lot more recently? Any reason why that is?

Notes:

all i have to say is: guys, look at the relationship tags :))

Chapter 91: Episode 83: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Q: We have received pertinent information, which is that the Holy Father wishes to...*clears throat* imagine...uh, having children in some way with you. Your reactions?

Chapter 92: Episode 84: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

["Every second counts
I don't wanna talk to you anymore, and
All these little games
You can call me by the name I gave you, yesterday.']

Notes:

*checks new relationship tag*

some of you may know where this is going 👀
SEE YA!!!

Chapter 93: Episode 85: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

["You live in my soul
Your heart is my goal
There's love above love and it's mine 'cause I love you
There's love above love and it's yours 'cause I love you
There's love above love and it's ours
If you love me as much."]

Chapter 94: Episode 86: CARDINAL ADEYEMI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL ADEYEMI

Q: When you said you liked how Archbishop Tremblay used to say your name, what did you mean?

Notes:

👀👀👀

Chapter 95: Episode 87: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: Due to the remark you said about witnessing Dean Lawrence and Pope Innocentius' conversation, people are wondering how are your prospects when it comes to dating right now.

Chapter 96: Episode 88: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(The newlyweds have returned to Casa Santa Marta!)

Chapter 97: Episode 89: SISTER AGNES

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: SISTER AGNES

Q: People are wondering if there's anything else that contributed to your shift in mood?

Notes:

oishi crackers
may something

Chapter 98: Episode 90: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: Welcome back, Eminence! We would just like to ask how married life is treating you?

Chapter 99: Episode 91: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: Eminence, do you mind giving a speech for your reception?

Notes:

BELLESCO MARRIED 🗣️‼️

Chapter 100: Episode 92: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(Cardinal Sabbadin congratulates Cardinal Bellini with the nuptials!)

Notes:

backlog is crazy right now, HOPE Y'ALL ARE READYYYYYY

Chapter 101: Episode 93: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Q: Good monsignor, have you been with Cardinal Sabbadin as of late?

Notes:

oh sabbadin's will be unable to walk in the next few days 😭

Chapter 102: Episode 94: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(Cardinal Adeyemi brings his congratulations!)

Chapter 103: Episode 95: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(Pope Innocentius gives his blessing!)

Chapter 104: Episode 96: agnes and joe.

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: agnes & joe.

["That's just the way life goes,
I like to slam doors closed,
Trust me, I know it's always about me...
...I love you, I'm sorry."]

Notes:

i'm sorry.

Chapter 105: Episode 97: agnes and joe.

Summary:

["I love you, I'm sorry.

The way life goes,
I wanna speak in code.
Hope that I don't,
won't make it about me...
...I love you, I'm sorry."]

Notes:

:(((

Chapter 106: Episode 98: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(acceptance.)

Notes:

don't worry agnes, we've all been there 😭

Chapter 107: Episode 99: SISTER...LILLITH???

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: SISTER...LILLITH???

Q: Hello, Sister??? Uhhhhh we are happy to report that it's been a MONTH since the show started and we are [close to] the 100th episode! Your reactions?

Notes:

say hi to Sister Lillith! If y'all are unaware, she's basically like a fun self-insert (turned OC) in the CUWTC universe teehee. eventually though, she has her own uh...*cough cough* adventures...with...someone 👀

Chapter 108: Episode 100: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: So...how was your evening, Eminence?

Chapter 109: Episode 101: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Q: MANY people are wondering if you were, perchance, jealous of the...*ehem* "wild times" of your fellow cardinals?

Chapter 110: Episode 102: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL LAWRENCE

Q: We noticed your fingers were wet after an interview with Papa Innocentius. Any curious reason as to why?

Notes:

LMFAOOOOOOOO

Chapter 111: Minisode 6: Sister Lillith caught lacking 🫢

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: SISTER LILLITH

Q: SISTER!!! you were caught THIRSTING OVER ARCHBISHOP MANDORFF??? HELLO??? DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY FOR YOURSELF???

Notes:

so i was thirsting over Mandorff on main and yeah...people called it out LMFAOOOOO

I sure hope it means nothing though!

*sees the "Next Work" button*
...welp.

(okay but don't click it yet, coz y'all still need more context about it in the future teehee)

Chapter 112: Episode 103: CARDINAL ADEYEMI

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL ADEYEMI

Q: Hello, Your Eminence. Many of our viewers seem to have seen that you have been somewhat close to Archbishop Tremblay. How has your friendship been with him lately??

Notes:

here is the end of the batch uploads owo, SEE Y'ALL NEXT TIME!!!

Chapter 113: Episode 104: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL TEDESCO

Q: How was the supposed "wedding night"? Why the limp, Eminence?

Chapter 114: Episode 105: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Q: We asked Cardinal Sabbadin about it so we thought it fair to ask you how was last night?

Chapter 115: Episode 106: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: How has your relationship with Cardinal Adeyemi progressed so far? You know, as "friends"?

Chapter 116: Episode 107: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(In which things spread FAST)

Chapter 117: Episode 108: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

["I thought the plane was going down
How'd you turn it right around?"]

Notes:

["...Uh oh, I'm falling in love."]

Chapter 118: Episode 109: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(hm...)

Chapter 119: Episode 110: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

["Nakakatitig sa kisame,
Kakaisip kung paano sabihin sa iyo
Na gusto, gusto-gustong kita."]

["Looking at the ceiling,
Thinking about how to say
That I really, really really like you."]

Chapter 120: Episode 111: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

["Why you let those words come out of your mouth?
(If you don't mean it)
You've been staring at me with a heart of doubt.
Don't kiss me right now,
Don't tell me that you need me.
Don't show up at my house,
All caught up in your feelings,
Don't run me 'round and 'round
Don't build me up just to let me down."]

Notes:

welp...uhh yeah nah,,,buckle up guys, we're approaching the last hurdle y'all

SEE YOU NEXT TIME TEEHEE

Chapter 121: Episode 112: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: So. As the question asks: are you pregnant?

Chapter 122: Episode 113: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(When you manage anyway.)

Notes:

:(((

Chapter 123: [NEWS UPDATE]

Notes:

welp HERE WE GOOOOO

Chapter 124: Episode 114: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

Chapter 125: Episode 115: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(On what it means to be the ones left behind.)

Chapter 126: Episode 116.5: joseph & joshua.

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: joseph & joshua.

(the letter joseph gave cardinal adeyemi, of all the things he couldn't say.)

Chapter 127: Episode 116: ARCHBISHOP MANDORFF

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP MANDORFF

Q: um. hi. so, uh, how's...y'know everything going on?

Notes:

(looking back at this episode makes me laugh because WOW, how things have changed fr 😭 iykyk)

ANYWAYYYY that's it for this batch update teehee, see y'all next time!!

Chapter 128: Episode 117: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(An update on Archbishop Tremblay's current whereabouts)

Chapter 129: Episode 118: MONSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: MOSIGNOR O'MALLEY

Q: Monsignor, why do you think these things keep happening?

Chapter 130: Episode 119: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: Why did you leave?

Notes:

oOP???

Chapter 131: Episode 120: joseph & joshua.

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: joseph & joshua.

["Come on, don't leave me it can't be that easy, babe,
If you believe me I guess I'll get on a plane.
Fly to your city excited to see your face,
Hold me, console me and then I'll leave without a trace."]

Notes:

YIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Chapter 132: Minisode 7: willi & lillith.

Summary:

["'Cause they just words,
they don't mean much.
Need a little less talk,
And a lot more touch."]

Notes:

so. *clears throat*

there's a...continuation to this but uh, fair warning

it's E-Rated 👀

read it here, but only read it up until Chapter 2 because Chapter 3 onwards is for the finale teehee

Chapter 133: Episode 121: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP TREMBLAY

Q: Your response?

Notes:

this is my second to the last batch y'all :(((, the finale's coming soon!

See y'all soon x 🫶

Chapter 134: Minisode 8: Celibacy??? What a concept lol

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: ARCHBISHOP MANDORFF

Q: ...I would just like to say this next question was anonymously given. So.

How's your celibacy, Archbishop?

Notes:

hehehehehehehehehe

Chapter 135: Minisode 9: Cardinal Sabbadin 🤝 Sister Lillith

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: CARDINAL SABBADIN

Q: Hi, quick question, has Monsignor O'Malley told you...something about Archbishop Mandorff and Sister Lillith, by chance?

Chapter 136: Episode 122: EXCLUSIVE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: EXCLUSIVE

(Part of the journey...)

Notes:

(...is the end)

Chapter 137: Episode 123: FINALE

Summary:

CATCHING UP WITH THE CURIA: FINALE

Q: With the show on its end, is there anything you'd like to say?

thomas & vincent.

 

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aldo & goffredo.

 

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ray & giulio.

 

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agnes.

 

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janusz.

 

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joseph & joshua.

 

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wilhelm and...

...lillith

 

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Notes:

🥹🥹🥹

Chapter 138: Afterword

Chapter 139: [BONUS]

Notes:

Let's catch up some other time, okay? 🖤

Series this work belongs to:

• Part 1 of The CUWTC Cinematic Universe