Pietro Yogdis

Pietro Yogdis (ペテロ＝ヨグディス) is a character introduced in the Toaru Majutsu no Index series. His rank is that of a Cardinal, and he craves for the position of Pope, which he obtains at the end of World War III, though of a weakened Roman Catholic Church.

He later becomes the Pope of the Roman Catholic Chuch, though has already become a much nobler person after the War.

Appearance
He appears as a clean-shaven old man with thinning hair. As the pope, he wears the traditional vestments that are designed for his position, though he is much more conservative looking than his predecessor.

Personality
Unlike his predecessor Matthai Reese Pietro seems to be more for the power of the pope, and doesn't seem to be very caring of other people. While he is similar to Nikolai Tolstoy in that perspective but, unlike him he neither worked with Fiamma or cooperated with him in any way though that did not stop him from taking advantage of the situation.

After the end of the War, his personality made a drastic development, most likely stemming from Matthai's brief meeting with him during the crisis in the war. Here, he shuts down the projects related to God's Right Seat, and  hopes to honor the position that he has inherited.

World War III
He is first starring out a window in aw after sensing Archangel Gabriel's power all the while only thinking about the magic sides victory over Academy City and the conclave elections would start soon. While unconcerned about the riots happening all over Italy in protest to their support of the war as when he would be elected he would put an end to them with force not even conserened about casualties. Then a priest rushed up and told him the conclave would be postponed to strengthen the defenses of the site. Petero became annoyed at the delay and ordered that they forcefully dispersed the crowd. The priest then refused and explained to a confused Yogdis that the pope had returned and has dispersed them with a few words. As all the Roman Catholic Church's forces stood in awe at Matthai Reese's return making his way through the basilica, while Petero's expression was that of a child about to burst into tears as he vainly tried ordering the forces all around to kill the pope. Matthai Reese unconcerned with the threats that he had no intention of stopping the papal conclave, and only sought the great Vatican library to use in stopping Fiamma’s Star of Bethlehem. As the pope stepped closer to him Petero was sure he would be killed but, instead he complemented him on handling the situation in his absence while calling himself an incompetent leader. Reese departs giving Pietro Yogdis his blessing to succeed him, while Pietro justs breaks down crying at this display.

It is later shown on that he did become pope after the war ended.

Lance of Gungnir Arc
Pietro Yogdis arrives in New York alongside the Italian Foreign Minister, as well as Agnese Sanctis, Lucia, and Angelene for the conference called upon by Roberto Katze in the United Nations Building. They are the last to arrive for the conference.

He speaks when he needs to during the conference. When Roberto Katze still doesn't understand the dangers of GREMLIN and the lance of Gungnir, Pietro offers his thoughts just after Krans R. Tsarskiy offered his. Here, Pietro Yogdis borrows the concept of powers and ideals of GREMLIN being in control of the world, and says that GREMLIN's great power may remain but their ideals will eventually change. Here he believes that even if GREMLIN manages to change the world, and in the onset, is goverened with idealism, it will not last. He states that without a doctrine to follow, an an individual’s mind is made to easily stray no matter how strong their will is, and states that it should be normally correced by external factors. His speech is then continued by the Maiden of Versailles.

Later, after Roberto inquires about the origins of the information, Elizard says that he is correct and that the information comes from a spy in GREMLIN. She then says that what matter most is the creation of the lance at Sargasso as it is very dangerous. Roberto doesn't understand and compares it to a nuclear weapon. After the other state heads take turns explaining the danger of the lance of Gungnir, Elizard says that it must be stop before it is finished. Roberto then asks how they will find it, noting the extremely difficulty of such a task in such a short timeframe. Elizard says that it is not impossible, surprising Roseline. Elizard not only gives an example but confides to them that England had a secret secret transportation network that allowed them to fill the entire world with their magicians. Elizard comments on the Roman Catholic Church and its countless followers, assuming that the Church may have a large scale magic to utilize each member of the Church who is wearing a symbol of their Church. Pietro Yogdis says that he can think of a few but has shut them all down since the dissolution of God's Right and shall never see the light of day so long as he is around. And thus it is revealed that already know the location of Sargasso, apparently waiting for a proper deliberation from all the members of the conference before making a decision. Elizard suggests the use of standard forces comprising of America, Russia, England, and France, while the magical forces however, will be led by England, Rome, Russia, and France, though requiring other countries to double duty. Hearing this, Russia and France readily agreed.

Elizard then asks President Roberto Katze on how much firepower they could use. Roberto answers that since the House of Representatives is still itching for revenge over the invasion of Hawaii, he can get immediate approval from them for an attack on Sargasso. Roberto states that he can officially use the military stationed at four overseas bases in allied nations and if Sargasso is in international waters or the territorial waters of America, the European Union, or any other allied nation, he can have ballistic missiles fired in the name of having a test launch. And though he cannot use any nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons, he can at least have them fill the warhead with bunker clusters. Concerns over straining of the relationships between the countries later arise after Roberto's politically dangerous suggestion, to which he concludes by saying that he'd rather have countries gaining grudges with each other for what they will do than have the world destroyed today. Krans R. Tsarskiy then asks where the Sargasso might be, to which Elizard states may be in the North Sea or the sea near Iceland. And thus begins the Anti-GREMLIN Alliance attack on the North Sea Sargasso. After receiving word of the disastrous mission, the members do not have time to grief over their failure as immediately after they are forced to counter GREMLIN who has begin their move, an invasion of Tokyo.

The alliance have their work cut out for them as GREMLIN puts pressue on their enemies, distributing what people desired to gain in order to prevent their enemies to unite and defeat just like what happened against Fiamma of the Right during World War III. With this, the alliance could not launch a counteroffensive against GREMLIN quickly enough. Roberto chastises a Japanese representative over the phone, asking why they have yet to make a move against GREMLIN, demanding consent that the United States should intervene. After the representative doesn't give a satisfactory response, Roberto ends the call. Elizard says that he should've asked what Academy City intends to do, though Roberto doubts that they would've known anyway. Roseline says that the Japanese government is divided on the issue, and Academy City has made no announcement. She is amazed at GREMLIN for intentionally created this current balance of power. With the clock ticking and with the Japanese government neutered into focusing in moving their government elsewhere before taking action, Roberto deliberates on his choices. Pietro then says that Academy City will make their move soon, though he has doubts if Academy City will bother distinguishing between friend or foe. The Maiden of Versailles then says that she doubts that Academy City even completely trust them, conjecturing that they another magical group will try to attack them within the confusion caused by GREMLIN, something that is only favorable to GREMLIN itself. The Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Krans reminds them that doubts and constraints are all part of GREMLIN's attempt to buy time, and that they need to have as many people they can at least trust. However, no one agrees with his assessment as there was no time. Roberto then asks Elizard if the Anglican Church have a hotline with Academy City, as they have joined forces during World War III. Elizard points out that it was the Anglican Church's doing and the British Royal Family was barely involved. Elizard then sates that the Church as well wasn't able to contact Aleiser since the end of the War. Out of allies, out of options, and out of time, Roberto contemplates what they should do. His stupor is later broken by Roseline, and there Roberto gave a small smile. He says that what they should do hasn't changed, and tells them that they should make a vote. One of the people there asks if they are using democratic decision to distribute responsibility, to which Roberto says that only those who go along with their plan will become responsible. Thus the alliance finally makes their move against GREMLIN.

Character Art Designs
Like Matthai who is based off playing Gandalf of Lord of the Rings fame, Pietro is based off a celebrity as well, though Haimura would not tell who it is. Based on Pietro's appearance, he looks similar to.

Quotes

 * (Volume 21) (I was a little worried when I saw the records of what the Academy City forces were doing in Russia, but now our victory is more or less confirmed! The papal conclave is beginning as I expected. I will be the one who guides the world as the next pope!!)
 * (Volume21)“No!!!!! I-I…I will be the next pope!! It has already been decided!! You are nothing but a ghost! There is nothing left for you to do!! K-kill him. It was his fault that the Roman Catholic Church fell into such chaos!! Once I am pope, I promise you I will make you much, much wealthier than you are now!! So kill hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!”