Popes over the years
Who was the pope in the year 2000
Pope John Paul ll
What is a concalve?
A concalve is meeting the college of cardinals to elect a new Pope.
What is divine or Natrual law?
The law the Pope is subject to, despite his supreme authority.
Who was Saint Peter?
The first pope
What is the Papal Tiara?
The formal headdress worn by the Pope
Who was the Pope from 2005-2025
Pope Francis
What is two thirds plus one?
The number of votes a candidate needs to be elected Pope
What is Chasity?
The vow of personal conduct the Pope must adhere to.
Who was Pope John Paul l?
The Pope resigned for the shortest time in history
What is the ring of the fisherman?
The ring worn by the Pope as symbol by his office
Pope Benedict XVI
Who are the college of cardinals?
The officials locked in until a new Pope is chosen
What is the college of cardinals?
The council the Pope consults with.
Who was Pope Benedict XVI?
This Pope abdicated the papacy in 2013
What is Papal Ferula?
The staff carried by the Pope, Shepard of the church.
Who was the Pope elected in 2025?
Pope Leo
What is white smoke?
The signal sent to the world to indicate a new pope has been elected?
What is gender?
The requirement Pope must be male.
Who was Pope John XXlll?
This Pope convened the second vatican council
What is the apostolic palace?
The term for the Pope's residence in Vatican CAity.
Who was pope in 1978?
Pope John Paul l
What is the sistine chapel?
The location where the college of cardinals elect the new Pope
What is changing Church Doctrine?
The act the Pope cannot canonically peform.
Who was Pope Leo I the great?
He expanded the Papal states
What is the Papal Mantum?
The robe worn by the Pope.