Sistine Chapel
What city is the Sistine Chapel in?
Vatican city
What church is in front of St. Peters Square?
St. Peters Basilica.
True or False.
The Vatican has St. Peters Basilica attached to it.
True.
What is a Cardinal?
A person who is devoted to the church and votes for a New Pope.
What is the first thing that happens after a Pope dies?
A: A funeral
B: The voting process starts immediately
C: Nothing
A: A funeral
What is the name of the voting process that takes place in the Sistine Chapel?
The Conclave.
What happens on the balcony that overlooks St. Peters Square?
The newly elected Pope is seen for the first time by the public.
Where is St. Peters Basilica located?
In the center of the Vatican City.
Who is the person to elect new Cardinals?
The Pope elects new Cardinals.
Where does the new Pope go to put on their garments?
The Room of Tears.
Who painted the final judgement on the wall behind the altar and other paintings in the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo.
How many people usually come to see the Conclave?
Thousands and thousands of people come to see the Conclave.
What is the name of the Pope's house?
The Apostolic palace or Papal palace
What is the age limit for a Cardinal to vote for a Pope?
80 Years old is considered too old for participating in the Conclave.
How many Cardinals are voting for the new Pope in 2025?
133 Cardinals are voting in 2025
Is the Sistine Chapel considered a church?
Yes, the Sistine Chapel is considered a church.
How big is St. Peters Square?
Around 1,200 feet by 1,000 feet or 227,060
What the currency of Vatican City?
The Euro.
Why do Cardinals wear red?
It symbolizes that they will shed blood for the church.
If you are elected Pope you have to accept?
No, you don't have to accept.
When was the Sistine Chapel built?
(Hint, in the 1470's)
1473.
How many people can St. Peters Square hold?
300,000 people.
What does the Swiss Guard do during the Conclave?
They stand in front of the doors to the Sistine Chapel making sure no one comes in to it.
How old is the youngest cardinal?
(Hint, in the 40's)
45 years old.
True or False.
When a new Pope is elected white smoke will come out of the chimney and bells will ring.
True.