Pope Trivia

What is the name of the leader of the Catholic Church?

• Bishop

• Cardinal

• Pope

• Archbishop

What is the small independent country where the Pope lives?

• Monaco

• Liechtenstein

• Vatican City

• San Marino

How is a new Pope chosen?

• A new Pope is appointed by the previous Pope.

• A new Pope is chosen by a council of bishops.

• A new Pope is elected by the general public.

• A new Pope is chosen by a conclave of cardinals voting in secret.

What is the name of the ceremony when a new Pope is announced?

• Cardinal Selection

• Vatican Declaration

• Papal Announcement

• Habemus Papam

What color smoke indicates a new Pope has been elected?

• Red smoke

• Blue smoke

• Black smoke

• White smoke

Which city is home to St. Peter's Basilica?

• Milan

• Rome

• Florence

• Vatican City

What is the Vatican's main language?

• Spanish

• French

• Latin

• Italian

What is the Pope's role in the Catholic Church?

• The Pope is a local parish priest.

• The Pope is the spiritual leader and supreme authority of the Catholic Church.

• The Pope is responsible for managing church finances.

• The Pope is a political leader in Italy.

What is the Pope's main church in Rome called?

• St. Peter's Basilica
• San Giovanni in Laterano
• Santa Maria Maggiore
• St. John's Cathedral

What is the Pope’s special hat called?

• cap
• mitre
• tiara
• crown