Chapter Forty-Five
Vatican City, Rome
Colonel Renauld entered the papal quarters of Pope Leo XIV. He had left Major Dupont in charge of orchestrating the final touches to their plan in St. Paul’s Basilica.
The atmosphere in the Pope’s administration department had changed dramatically for the better in the days after his official coronation. Even though the staff that looked after his affairs were principally males in a male-dominated environment, his new personal secretary, a highly influential member of his team, was an intelligent young lady. Renauld had become aware of her growing reputation in the short days since her groundbreaking appointment had been made.
“Good afternoon, Colonel Renauld,” she said cordially as he approached her reception desk. “His Holiness has made it clear
