Pope Francis
Where did Pope Francis live and how did he eat get his food?
Pope Francis lived in an apartment and cooked his own dinner.
How many votes does a person need to be elected pope?
They need 2/3 of the vote to be elected.
What does the word Pope mean?
It means holy father.
When was the Sacred College of Cardinals created?
1150 Ce
Who painted the dome ceiling of St. Peter's basilica?
Michelangelo was almost done painting by the time he died.
Which year did Pope Francis participate in the conclave and not get elected Pope and who won?
(Both questions must be answered)
The Pope that was elected was Pope Benedict and it was in 2005.
True or False
A Pope has to be a cardinal?
False.
But usually it is a cardinal in the room
Who was the first Pope to use Twitter?
Benedict XVI
You have to graduate from the Sacred College of Cardinals.
Who laid the first stone of St. Peter's basilica?
Julius II
Pope Francis was very humble what was one way he showed that? (other than giving money)
(Just need one for the answer to be correct)
He rode buses around town and before he was pope he taught literature and psychology at immaculate conception college in Santa Fe, Argentina.
How many people does the conclave draw to Rome?
Hundreds of thousands.
What Pope didn't have his drivers license?
Hint: He did have a helicopter license.
Benedict XVI.
Where do most cardinals work?
They work in local churches around the world.
Who was the Sistine chapel named after?
Sixtus IV
In 2002 Pope Francis was offered to be the president of What?
The Argentines bishop conference.
How long was the shortest conclave?
Only a couple of hours.
Who was the first Pope to travel on a airplane?
Pope Paul VI.
What are the two most important functions of the cardinals?
1 To advise the Pope
2 To elect the Pope
what year did the construction of St. Peter's Basilica?
What was Pope Francis's parents jobs?
His father was a accountant.
His mother stayed at home with her five children.
How long did the longest conclave take?
ALMOST THREE YEARS.
(two years and nine months to be exact)
Who started the Pope wearing white trend?
Pope Pius V.
Who announces the Pope right after he is picked?
The Senior Cardinal Deacon.
What are the main four relics held in St. Peter's Basilica?
1 The veil of Veronica
2 Part of the True cross
3 The Holy Lance
4 The skull of St. Andrew the Apostle