Election of a new Pope

How is a new Pope elected?

• By public vote

• By the College of Cardinals

• By the President of Italy

• By the United Nations

The roles and responsibilities of the Pope include:

• Leading the Catholic Church and serving as its spiritual head

• Managing the finances of all Christian churches

• Overseeing only the churches in Italy

• Serving as a political leader of all European countries

How does the Pope influence global affairs?

• Through military intervention

• By issuing religious teachings and statements

• By leading a political party

• Through economic sanctions

How is the Pope elected? (Part 1) Fill in the blank: The papacy becomes vacant after ______ or resignation.

• death

• election

• coronation

• appointment

How is the Pope elected? (Part 1) Fill in the blank: The period of 'Sede Vacante' (seat is vacant) begins when the papacy becomes ______.

• vacant

• occupied

• elected

• holy

How is the Pope elected? (Part 1) Where is the conclave to elect the Pope held?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Sistine Chapel, Vatican City

• St. Paul's Cathedral

• Notre Dame Cathedral

How is the Pope elected? (Part 1) Only cardinals under what age can vote for the Pope?

• 70 years old

• 75 years old

• 80 years old

• 85 years old

How is the Pope elected? Ballots are cast in secret and what majority is required to elect a new Pope?

• Simple majority

• Two-thirds majority

• Unanimous decision

• One-third majority

How is the result of each round of voting in the papal election announced?

• By burning the ballots to produce black or white smoke

• By ringing a bell in St. Peter's Basilica

• By releasing doves from the Vatican

• By displaying a flag from the Sistine Chapel

What does the elected cardinal do after being chosen as Pope?

• Accepts and chooses a papal name

• Immediately leaves the Vatican

• Announces his resignation

• Returns to his previous position