Pope John Paul I
Last this many days in office after being elected as Pope
33 days
Before being elected, attended the Second Vatican Council under his real name which is what
Karol Wojtyla
was a prominent theologian who wrote a three book series entitled Jesus of Nazareth under this his real name
Joseph Ratzinger
Had these three jobs before being ordained to the priesthood
janitor, bar bouncer, and lab technician
The problematic ethical stance that claims that there are no moral absolutes, and that morality can only be considered from the individual’s perspective.
Moral relativism
Known as these two nicknames during his pontificate
"Smiling Pope" and "September Pope"
Took on this recurring theme as well as this enduring motto
"Be Not Afraid" and Totus Tuus ("All Yours")
was concerned about the need to infuse this into cultures and civilizations to facilitate stability
faith
Chose to live in the Vatican guest house as opposed to the papal apartments in order to illustrate this
commitment to the poor
The state of society in which human life, especially the most innocent and vulnerable (such as the unborn, the elderly, and the terminally ill), is not given its proper dignity and recognition.
Culture of Death
Took his papal name from these two popes out of respect
John XXIII and Paul VI
Oversaw the development of this important text in 1992
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Furthered this teaching while dialoguing with Eastern Catholic Churches in order to promote more unity
ecumenism
This allowed Catholics to see him as a breath of fresh air and inspire many who fell away to explore their faith again
the familiarity with the basic tenets of various mainstream faiths that allows meaningful and peaceful dialogue with those of other faiths.
Religious literacy
was elected after two days of this type of meeting between all the cardinals
conclave
Wrote this papal encyclical on emphasizing the Church's key role in providing the world with foundational moral teachings
The Splendor of Truth
This papal encyclical is a reflection on the different categories of Christian love, and how all of human love has God as its origin.
On Christian Love
Was appointed archbishop of this city in Argentina in 1997
Buenos Aires
A movement in 1943 with the goal of world unity achieved through putting the Gospel love of Jesus into action
Focolare Movement
Before taking office he was known as a easy to talk to bishop from Venice with this name
Albino Luciani
known as this during his pontificate
world leader
This encyclical underscores the Lord’s gift of the Eucharist and reminds the faithful that the Eucharist is the source of Christian life.
The Sacrament of Charity
He wrote this encyclical which critiques consumerism and societal development that takes place without regard for the poor.
Laudato Si
An initiative with the Church to spread the Gospel to all nations as well as invite those already in the Church to a renewed comittment to their faith
New Evangelization