{
  "id": 3923173,
  "title": "When Crusader Kings 3: By God Alone comes out, I'm going to turn the Roman Catholic Church into a polyamorous love nest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/when-crusader-kings-3-by-god-alone-comes-out-im-going-to-turn-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T08:14:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/when-crusader-kings-3-by-god-alone-comes-out-im-going-to-turn-the-roman-catholic-church-into-a-polyamorous-love-nest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the upcoming expansion of Crusader Kings 3, players will have the opportunity to take control of the Roman Catholic Church, including managing its internal affairs and personal preferences. As the leader of the church, one can introduce personal tenets, such as polyamory, which will grant the pope unique benefits like increased learning speed and enhanced influence over other characters. However, this unconventional approach may come at the cost of reduced spiritual fulfillment and potential backlash from the church hierarchy. By introducing polyamory as an accepted part of church doctrine through an Ecumenical Council, the pope can gain widespread support, leading to a safer position and potential political gains. The expansion also introduces a puppet system, allowing the player to influence secular leaders and even other religious authorities. By strategically maneuvering, the player can ensure a smooth transition to a more open and polyamorous Roman Catholic Church while keeping the political landscape in check.",
  "summary": "Being a pope is a stressful job. That's true today, but imagine heading up the Roman Catholic Church in the 11th century. Back then, the leader of the Catholic Church didn't have access to a bubble car or a social media team. The good news is, when Crusader Kings 3 's next expansion, By God Alone, launches at the end of September, I know how to help my pope relax after a long day: polyamory. Read…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}