What Happens After a Pope Dies?

1. Why did Pope Francis modify traditional papal funeral rituals?

• To reduce costs

• To emphasize his role as a pastor rather than a powerful figure

• To simplify Vatican bureaucracy

• To appeal to younger Catholics

The phrase "Sede Vacante" refers to:

• The papal election process

• The moment of a pope's death

• The period when the papal office is vacant

• The coronation ceremony

What symbolic action represents the end of a pope's authority?

•  Ringing church bells

• Sealing the papal apartments

• Destroying the Fisherman's Ring

• Burning official documents

What do the coins buried with the Pope symbolize?

• The amount of money the Pope owes the Church

• The amount of money in the Vatican Bank

• The level of prestige the Pope holds with world leaders

• The number of years served as Pope

Where has Pope Francis chosen to be buried?

• At the Cathedral of Buenos Aires, Argentina, his home

• In the Catacombs of the Basilica of St. Peter

• In the Church of the Gesu, the Italian home of all Jesuits

• St. Mary Major Basilica, a special place of pilgrimage for Pope Francis.

All Cardinals voting for the next Pope must be...

• Italian

• Age 80 or younger

• Friends of Pope Francis

• Age 80 or older

The restriction on cardinal electors during the conclave includes:

• Cardinal electors are only allowed to meet with family members.

• Cardinal electors can't eat meat during the Conclave.

• Cardinal electors can communicate by carrier pigeon only.

• Cardinal electors cannot communicate with the outside world.

What does the color of smoke signify during the papal election?

• The length of the election process

• The geographical origin of the new pope

• The mood of the cardinals

• Whether a new pope has been chosen

What does the Cardinal say to announce the name of the new Pope to the public?

• "Habemus Papam!"

• "It's Pope Time!"

• "Veni Vidi Vinci!"

• "Wingardium Leviosa!"

What qualities and perspectives do YOU think the next Pope should have?