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Habemus Papem
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This country has the largest number of Catholics in it. (population)
What is Brazil (more than 120 million Catholics call Brazil their home)
100
This was the year the doctrine of Papal infallibility formally declared?
What is 1870 - The doctrine was defined dogmatically during the First Vatican Council, which was convened by Pope Pius IX to deal with the rising influence of liberalism and rationalism. Infallibility applies only in very narrow circumstances, and has been very rarely invoked by supreme pontiffs.
100
Priests wear this color vestments during ordinary time.
What is Green
100
This is the first prayer said when saying a rosary correctly.
What is the Apostles' Creed.
100
This is where do the Cardinal electors meet to elect the new Pope.
What is The Sistine Chapel
200
This city is home to the largest collection of relics in the world....outside of the Vatican of course!
What is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where St. Anthony's Chapel has between 4-5000 relics.
200
In 2007, the Vatican released a document titled "The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die without Being Baptized," which cast doubt on the existence of this place.
What is Limbo - The document stated that there exists "no explicit answer" as to the ultimate fate of unbaptized infants who die, and noted that limbo, which has never been an official part of Catholic doctrine, remains a "possible theological hypothesis."
200
Priests wear this color vestment during the Lenten Season.
What is Purple
200
The Angel Gabriel called Mary this, instead of her name.
What is full of grace
200
This is the most common papel name. 21 popes have adopted it, beginning in 523 AD.
What is John
300
The Catholic Church has approximately this many current members.
What is 1.2 Billion
300
This doctrine states that Mary was free from original sin the moment she conceived Jesus.
What is The Immaculate Conception
300
Priests wear this color vestment during the Easter season
What is White
300
These can both be used as a profession of faith.
What are the Apostles' and Nicene Creed
300
This proportion of the papal conclave is required to successfully elect a new pope.
What is two-thirds plus one
400
Currently in the world today, there are this many Catholics per one Priest.
What is 2,900 which the highest of record
400
This doctrine discusses the process of total purification in order to share in divine life.
What is the Doctrine of Purgatory
400
Priests wear this color vestment during the Holy Triduum.
What is Red
400
This prayer is the most powerful Sacramental and is also the most frequently prayed prayer by Catholics.
What is The Sign of the Cross
400
This Pope had the longest tenure as Pope.
What is Saint Peter - During the papal coronation, newly elected popes are traditionally told "Annos Petri non videbis," that is, you will not live to see your reign longer than that of Peter, who, according to tradition, headed the church from 33 AD to 67 AD.
500
These two doctrines are the foundation of a Catholic life.
What are the doctrines of the Trinity and Incarnation - By becoming man, God the Son offered us a share in the inner life of the Trinity. By grace, we are brought into the perfect communion of life and love which is God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This sharing in the life of the Trinity is meant to culminate in heaven, where we will see the three Persons face to face, united to them in unspeakable love.
500
The Green vestments worn during the year by Priests symbolize this.
What is hope
500
In order to be a part of the Pope's Pontifical Swiss Guard, you must meet these three minimum requirements.
What are being an unmarried man, being at least 5'9" tall, and having at least a high school diploma.