 The Romans, fearing that they would be the target of Louis' wrath, wanted the Pope back in Rome.The government authorized the vicars in Rome of King Robert the Wise of Naples, Pandulf Count of Anguillara and Annibaldo de Annibaldis, to write to the Pope, rehearsing the difficulties that Rome was suffering because of the absence of the Pope and Roman Curia, and demanding his immediate return.John XXII wrote to the Romans on 20 January 1327, expressing his loving concern, but also indicating obstacles to a visit.