“Doing missions for the Pope, not fighting other Catholics, and giving the Pope large sums of money are good ways to maintain a healthy relationship with him.” The strategy guide also mentions assassinating the Pope to try to get someone more favorable to you to be the Pope and bribery for when you get excommunicated.
How do I gain favor with the Pope in Medieval 2?
Favor with the Pope can be earned in a number of ways: building churches, participating in Crusades, converting regions to the Catholic faith, completing his missions or having your Cardinal elected Pope.
Do you have to bend your knee to the Pope?
Genuflect as the Pope approaches. If the Pope approaches you directly, you should kneel with your right knee bent to the floor. You do not need to make the Sign of the Cross, as you would do while genuflecting to the Eucharist, but you should still bend at the knee.
How to get the pope to like you?
For him to like you, you have to do a little gesture in his way each turn. Kiss his holy bottom, a small kiss on each turn will do. Try attack without sieging first (spy or wall breaking equipment), if the pope’s orders you to stop, it will be AFTER you take the city.
Can a Pope be replaced with a friendly Pope?
Usually, replace him with a friendly pope. Barring that, large sums of money. Yes, the number of churches and priests matter. If your relationship with the Pope is at rock bottom, you can send him gifts, then ally with him, etc. Crusades in which you where active also count for your standing with the Pope.
What should you do when the pope enters a room?
Stand and applaud as the Pope enters. The amount of applause will vary depending on the venue, but you should always stand in respect once the Pope walks into the room you are in. Usually, if the venue is a small room with a small to mid-size crowd, the applause is quiet and polite.
