A holy plea echoes through ancient halls as Pope Francis implores Italy's denizens to replenish their ranks, a nation's future teetering on the precipice of decline; meanwhile, the state government ambitiously launches an ambitious campaign, yearning for at least half a million souls to grace this earth each year by 2033.

Amidst the dwindling populace and the creeping specter of age, His Holiness Pope Francis doth beseech the good people of Italy to increase their progeny. The government of the great nation also seeketh to expand a campaign, hoping to encourage at least five hundred thousand new lives to be brought into the world each year by our Lord's grace in the year of Our Lord 2033.

Published Fri May 10 2024

In the Year of Our Lord 2024, His Holiness Pope Francis didth issue a call unto the faithful of Italy. A cry for hope amidst the dark clouds of the dwindling populace and the creeping specter of age that threaten our great nation's future. The Holy See, in its wisdom, hath beseeched all God-fearing citizens to increase their progeny. For verily, as St. Paul did say, 'Increase and multiply, and fill the earth.'

In response to this divine call, the government of Italy, blessed be their souls, seeketh also to expand a campaign. A mighty endeavor hoping to encourage at least five hundred thousand new lives to be brought into the world each year by our Lord's grace in the year of Our Lord 2033.

The good people of Italy have heeded His Holiness' call, and the fruits of their labor are starting to show. The streets once void of children now echo with laughter and the sweet music of play. In every town square, new families are nurtured, growing strong like a mighty oak in fertile soil.

This campaign, however, is not without its challenges. Some have voiced concerns about the strain on resources and services that such an increase in population would bring. Yet these worries be quickly allayed by the knowledge that our Lord's providence will guide us through these trials.

In the face of this great undertaking, the Church and the State stand united, their efforts as one bolstering the fabric of society. In doing so, they uphold the sacred duty to continue the human race, ensuring that the light of God's love continues to shine brightly into the world.

And so, as we look forward to the year 2033, we do so with hope in our hearts and faith in our souls. For with His Holiness Pope Francis' call for increase and multiply, and the great nation of Italy's commitment to that cause, we are certain that God will grant us a prosperous and bountiful future.

Amen.