Pope
What is the Pope?
The Pope is the Bishop of Rome and the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Vatican is the head of what?
The Roman Catholic Church
True or False: The Pope sits in his office all day
FALSE- The Pope is very active and goes all over traveling as well as in the Vatican.
What does the Pope wear on his finger and what does it represent?
The Papal ring-symbolizes that the Pope is the successor of the first Pope, Peter
Name a building or place in the Vatican
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Basillica
Who was the first Pope and Who is the current Pope?
Peter
Pope Francis
Who is the ruler of the Vatican?
The Pope.
What is the main role of the Pope?
He is responsible for making decisions about faith and morals for Catholics around the world.
What is the Papal tiara/hat called?
Mitre
Where does the election for the Pope take place?
How is the Pope elected?
The pope is elected by the Cardinals
Who resides at the Vatican?
The Pope, Cardinals and other various religious personnel
What is the official role called and what does the word "Pope" mean?
The title is called the "Papacy" and the word means "father"
What is the part of the Papal gear/vestments that is usually hidden?
The Pectoral Cross-usually worn under his vestments
What happens to the ring when the Pope dies?
It is destroyed
What majority of votes does a Cardinal need to be elected?
2/3rds
Where is the Vatican located?
Inside the city of Rome
When the Pope is around us/near us, how do we approach him and what do we call him?
We call him, "Most Holy Father" or "Your Holiness"
We stand and applaud as he enters and as he approaches you, genuflect. When he leaves, we stand.
What is the Pope's "staff" called
The Crosier
Describe all parts of the Vatican flag
One of the only square flags, it is white on right side and yellow on the left. One side represents heaven, the other earth. The white side has the coat of arms which shows the keys to Heaven, and the mitre, and a red rope connects the 2.
How many Popes have we had?
Over 260 (266 exact)
What is a Basillica?
It is a very big, pretty church. It is way bigger than a Cathedral
Describe how the role of the Pope has changed over time?
In the early days, the Pope was seen as the bishop of Rome and had limited power but then as Christianity became more popular and widespread so did the Pope’s influence
It was only after the year 1073, that only one person could be the Pope at one time.
Why are the Papal slippers/shoes usually red?
It represents/symbolizes the blood of the martyrs
What words do the Cardinals say when they place their nomination for Pope?
"the one whom under God I think ought to be elected."