Habemus Papam
¡Viva los Mártires!
Saint for the Stuck
Holy Humorist
Words Before the Goodbye
100

Pope Leo XIV spent over two decades in this South American country, where he was deeply involved in missionary work and earned the nickname "saint of the north" for his dedication to the poor.

Peru

100

Born in 1869, Saint Christopher Magallanes was martyred in 1927 for ministering during this way.

Cristero War

100

Born Margherita Lotti in Roccaporena, Italy, this saint was married at age 12 to a man known for his violent temper.

Saint Rita of Cascia

100

Born in Florence in 1515, this joyful priest later became known as the "Second Apostle of Rome."

St. Philip Neri

100

In the First Reading from Acts 15, the apostles and elders gather in this city to resolve a dispute about whether Gentile converts must follow the Mosaic law.

Jerusalem

200

This ring, symbolizing the pope's role as successor to Saint Peter, was presented to Pope Leo XIV during his inaugural Mass.

Fisherman's ring

200

This phrase, meaning "Long live Christ the King," was the rallying cry of the Cristero movement.

¡Viva Cristo Rey!

200

After the deaths of her husband and twin sons, St. Rita sought to join this now papal religious order but was initially denied entry.

The Augustinian Order

200

Known for his sense of humor, St. Philip once shaved half his beard or wore silly clothes to practice this Christian virtue.

Humility

200

Psalm 67 asks God to let His face shine upon us, echoing this well-known Old Testament blessing.

The Aaronic Blessing

300

The world heard the new pope sing for the first time at noon on Sunday May 11th, when he led us in this Easter season prayer.

Regina caeli

300

Before his ordination, Saint Christopher Magallanes worked in this occupation, symbolizing his future role in the Church.

Shepherd

300

While meditating on Christ's Passion, St. Rita received a wound on her forehead, believed to be from this source.

A thorn from Christ's crown

300

In addition to being cheerful, St. Philip was known for his strict emphasis on this sacrament, often spending hours hearing it.

Confession

300

In the Second Reading, the heavenly city is described as having no need for sun or moon, because it is illuminated by this.

The glory of God

400

During his inaugural Mass, Pope Leo received this woolen vestment symbolizing his role as the Good Shepherd.

Pallium

400

The concluding sequence of the 2012 movie "For Greater Glory" says that the fictional character "Father Christopher" portrayed by this Lawrence of Arabia actor was based on Christopher Magallanes.

Peter O'Toole

400

In her final days, St. Rita requested this flower from her family's garden, which miraculously bloomed in winter.

Rose

400

Though not a trained theologian, Philip greatly admired this contemporary Council, which shaped much of his pastoral outlook.

Council of Trent

400

Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as this title, promising that the Father will send Him in His name.

Advocate

500

Before his election as pope, Leo XIV served as Prefect for the Vatican dicastery for this type of cleric.

Bishop

500

The Cristero martyrs were declared saints partly for dying "in odium fidei," a Latin phrase meaning this.

In hatred of the Faith

500

Canonized in 1900 by Pope Leo XIII, St. Rita is especially invoked -- along with St. Jude -- for assistance in these types of situations

Lost causes

500

After his death in 1595, Philip’s body was discovered to be in this unusual state, a phenomenon sometimes associated with saints.

Incorrupt

500

Jesus contrasts the peace He gives with the kind of peace offered by this source.

The world