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Electing a new Pope

Quiz by Megan Foster

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  • Q1
    What is the process called when a new pope is elected?
    Synod
    Conclave
    Diocese
    Council
    30s
  • Q2
    How many cardinals must be present for a valid conclave to elect a new pope?
    All
    Two-thirds
    Half
    Three-fourths
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the traditional color of the smoke used to signal the election of a new pope?
    White
    Red
    Black
    Blue
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the title given to the person who is elected as the pope?
    Pope
    Cardinal
    Bishop
    Archbishop
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the name of the official residence of the pope?
    Vatican City
    Rome
    Jerusalem
    Paris
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the voting method used by cardinals to elect a new pope?
    Secret meeting
    Ballot
    Raise hands
    Voice vote
    30s
  • Q7
    Which group of individuals has the sole responsibility of electing the pope?
    Cardinals
    Deacons
    Priests
    Bishops
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main language used during the papal conclave?
    Italian
    Latin
    English
    Spanish
    30s
  • Q9
    What signifies that a pope has been elected after the voting concludes?
    A bell ringing
    Red balloons
    A golden cross
    A white smoke signal
    30s
  • Q10
    What do cardinals wear while participating in a conclave to elect a pope?
    Green caps
    Red vestments
    Blue robes
    White suits
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the name of the place where the conclave takes place?
    Sistine Chapel
    Vatican Museum
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Holy See
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the first thing a newly elected pope does after accepting the position?
    Give a speech
    Announce the new church policies
    Choose a papal name
    Bless the crowd
    30s
  • Q13
    What special ceremony follows the election of a new pope?
    Thanksgiving service
    Baptism ceremony
    Confirmation service
    Inauguration mass
    30s
  • Q14
    How often does a papal conclave take place?
    Every five years
    Only during special occasions
    Every year
    Whenever a pope dies or resigns
    30s
  • Q15
    What happens to the ballots used for voting in the conclave?
    They are burned
    They are given to the public
    They are saved for history
    They are recycled
    30s

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