Jesus's Main Boi
A Potpourri of Popes
Holy Moly Let’s Do Some Geography
Catholic Guilt
No Female Priests
100

PF joined this social media platform in 2016, gaining 1 million followers in less than 12 hours.

Instagram

100

This pope, affectionately referred to as JP2, was the youngest pope ever elected at age 58 in 1978. 


John Paul II

100

This city/state is where the Roman Catholic Church is headquartered and the pope lives. 


Vatican

100

If you’re saying “forgive me father for I have sinned”, you’re starting this process. 


Confession

100

You might call someone this if they are especially kind and saintly. The real one won a Nobel Peace Prize 


Mother Teresa

200

This color smoke will come out of the turret when a new pope has been chosen 


White

200

He was the first to resign from office (2013) in over 600 years. Name sounds like a famous breakfast egg dish. 


Benedict

200

Out of 266 popes, 227 have been from this country. Biased much? 

 

Italy

200

Uh oh we hate each other! You might have to seek a this, the church version of a divorce. 

 

Annulment

200

Her confirmation name was “Veronica”, but she’d later be known by a MUCH more Catholic single stage name. 


Madonna

300

This South American country is where Pope Francis was originally from. Lots of Italians, white people, and soccer. 


Argentina

300

Pope _____ the Great was the first to take this name, meaning “lion” in Latin…also a Zodiac sign for late July through August

 

Leo

300

The largest parish in the world, St. Mary's Catholic Church, is interestingly located in this city (not European!). Home to a lot of wealth, a Real Housewives franchise, and a famous building, it draws 16 million tourists per year. Bring some ice water and sunscreen.  

Dubai

300

This regal color is heavily used by the Church, especially in Lenten and Advent ceremonies. 

Purple

300

This girl from Anaheim is a practicing Catholic, although she’s def got a thing for Japanese culture too. 


Gwen Stefani

400

PF famously used to work as this before entering seminary…don’t mess with him or you might get the boot. 

 

Bouncer

400

Pope ______ I only served 8 years, from 222-230 AD. His name is the opposite of rural.

Urban

400

The first Asian cardinal, “Thomas” Tien Ken-sin, was from here. The second most populous Asian country

 

China

400

This clergy position is the highest order of the Holy Orders, often in charge of a geographical diocese. Also a chess piece

 

Bishop

400

This Italian-American “Judas” singer was raised Catholic and went to the Convent of Sacred Heart School in NYC . The Church might not be too happy with her though… 


Lady Gaga

500

PF was an outspoken proponent of climate change initiatives and environmental stewardship. Makes sense…he’s named after Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of this earthy backyard activity. 

 

Gardening

500

This is the second most common papal name ever, used by 16 popes to date. It’s also the name of one of our family members. 

 

Gregory

500

Mount Sinai, also known as Jabal Musa, is located in this modern day country…also home to one of the most famous 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. 

 

Egypt

500

In Catholic Eucharist, the wafer representing the sacramental bread is called the _______. Or, the person in charge of a party.  

Host

500

Not quite Catholic but Catholic-adjacent we’ll say, she’s known as the founder of modern nursing. 


Florence Nightingale