The Papal Conclave

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What is a papal conclave? A papal conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals whose responsibility it is to _________?

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elect a new pope

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During the papal conclave, what color smoke signals that a new pope has been elected?

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White smoke

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During the conclave, the cardinals are allowed to communicate with the outside world.

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False

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Who is the pope also known as? The pope is also the ________ of Rome and successor to the Apostle Saint Peter.

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Bishop

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Who are the bishops? Bishops are the principal leaders and teachers of the Catholic faith. They are the successors of the apostles and minister to the people of their local dioceses in ______ name.

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Jesus'.

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What is the importance of the Bishop of Rome? The Bishop of Rome is the successor of ______, who was chosen by Jesus to be the leader of the apostles.

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Peter

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What is the pope’s full title? The pope’s full title is “His Holiness Pope [NAME], Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Successor to the Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Primate of Italy, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, Sovereign of the State of the Vatican City, ______ of the Servants of God.”

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Servant

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Why does the pope have the title the “Vicar of Christ”?

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Because he represents Christ in governing the Church

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Why do we call the pope 'the Holy Father'? We call the pope 'the Holy Father' because as Catholics we believe that we are personally connected to him. That is where the title 'pope' comes from—the Italian word for '____.'

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papa