With the memories of every pope from the last 10,000 years and all the wisdom that came with it, the war to strike back, which had been in the works for thousands of years was no impulse of the pope.
He had investigated and acquired all the information there was to be had, and understood Lockmarton more than any mortal could hope to be. He was also very familiar with the Forgotten Abyss.
In this respect, only the Warden's Army could hope to compete.