I guess "Papal Invitation" throws off the whole "continuity" theory. But since the Pope viewed the kingdom of Sicily as a papal fief, he just assumed he didnt have to worry about continuity or legitimacy.
However, if Manfred had won at Benevento or Conradin at Taglicozza, continuity wouldve triumphed. In my CK game, the Pope will have long since been put in his rightful place, and it wont be Conradin getting executed after Tagliacozza, but that sneaky bastard Charles.

However, if Manfred had won at Benevento or Conradin at Taglicozza, continuity wouldve triumphed. In my CK game, the Pope will have long since been put in his rightful place, and it wont be Conradin getting executed after Tagliacozza, but that sneaky bastard Charles.