Popes
Who was the first Pope?
St. Peter
What is the job of the Swiss guard?
To provide protection and security for the Pope.
What is the Chapel which the Cardinals cast their votes called?
The Sistine Chapel.
Where is the Vatican City located?
Rome, Italy
True or False: Pope Francis was known for being very extra rather than humble.
False, Pope Francis was known for being humble and modest.
What is the Greek word that means "pope".
pappas
True or False: The Swiss Guard is referred to as the smallest army in the world.
True
What is the age requirement to be able to vote as a Cardinal?
Under 80 years old.
True or False: The Vatican City is its own country.
True
Where is Pope Francis from?
Argentina
The _____ Guard provides protection for the Pope. (Fill in the blank)
Swiss
What are the age and gender requirements to become a Swiss Guard?
You must be a male between the ages of 19-30.
How many Cardinals are voting this year?
133 cardinals
Which Roman emperor created a large basilica that happened to be over the shrine of St. Peter?
Constantine
What was Pope Francis' favorite sport?
soccer
Who was the longest reigning Pope?
Pope Pius IX
Who is believed to be the designer of the Swiss Guard's uniforms?
Michelangelo
Which Pope put in the law that you must be under 80 to vote as a Cardinal?
Paul VI
Rather than Michelangelo, who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Other Renaissance painters such as Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Pietro Perugino.
How many lungs did Pope Francis have?
Just 1, during his youth one was infected and removed.
How old was the youngest Pope when he was elected?
18 years old (Pope John XII)
How much money do the Swiss Guards make per year?
A.$15,000 B. $20,000 C. $17,750 B. $33,500
C
How long did the longest Conclave last?
almost three years
When did the Vatican City gain independence as its own country?
What was Pope Francis' favorite dance?
He enjoys the "tango".