The quasi-monarchy that is the Papacy - in the sense that it is some kind of continuation of the Roman Empire - could have ended up reigning from the city that is now called Istanbul.
There is an historical case for saying this!
In the 4th century, Bishops of Rome were genuinely offended by the idea of Rome being superior to what was then called Constantinople!
There is an historical case for saying this!
In the 4th century, Bishops of Rome were genuinely offended by the idea of Rome being superior to what was then called Constantinople!