Pope John Paul I
Pope John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis
Vocabulary
100

Last this many days in office after being elected as Pope

33 days

100

Before being elected, attended the Second Vatican Council under his real name which is what

Karol Wojtyla 

100

was a prominent theologian who wrote a three book series entitled Jesus of Nazareth under this his real name 

Joseph Ratzinger 

100

Had these three jobs before being ordained to the priesthood 

janitor, bar bouncer, and lab technician 

100

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

200

Known as these two nicknames during his pontificate

"Smiling Pope" and "September Pope"

200

Took on this recurring theme as well as this enduring motto

"Be Not Afraid" and Totus Tuus ("All Yours")

200

was concerned about the need to infuse this into cultures and civilizations to facilitate stability

faith 

200

Chose to live in the Vatican guest house as opposed to the papal apartments in order to illustrate this 

commitment to the poor 

200

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

300

Took his papal name from these two popes out of respect

John XXIII and Paul VI

300

Oversaw the development of this important text in 1992 

Catechism of the Catholic Church

300

Furthered this teaching while dialoguing with Eastern Catholic Churches in order to promote more unity

ecumenism

300

This allowed Catholics to see him as a breath of fresh air and inspire many who fell away to explore their faith again

the "Francis-effect"
300

the familiarity with the basic tenets of various mainstream faiths that allows meaningful and peaceful dialogue with those of other faiths.

Religious literacy 

400

was elected after two days of this type of meeting between all the cardinals 

conclave

400

Wrote this papal encyclical on emphasizing the Church's key role in providing the world with foundational moral teachings 

The Splendor of Truth

400

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 

400

Was appointed archbishop of this city in Argentina in 1997

Buenos Aires 

400

A movement in 1943 with the goal of world unity achieved through putting the Gospel love of Jesus into action

Focolare Movement 

500

Before taking office he was known as a easy to talk to bishop from Venice with this name 

Albino Luciani

500

known as this during his pontificate

world leader 

500

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

500

He wrote this encyclical which critiques consumerism and societal development that takes place without regard for the poor.

Laudato Si 

500

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