Speculation over who will be the next Pope

Speculation over who will be the next Pope

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The transcript discusses the resilience of the Vatican amidst changes, noting that life continues as usual. It highlights the growing number of pilgrims compared to tourists and the nearing end of the Catholic calendar. Insights from a senior British clergyman are shared, including the unpredictability of papal elections and the possibility of an Italian Pope. The saying 'the man who goes in Pope comes out Cardinal' underscores the uncertainty of papal outcomes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is approaching that marks the end of the Catholic calendar?

Ash Wednesday

Christmas

Easter

Pentecost

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about the number of pilgrims compared to tourists?

Tourists are increasing

Pilgrims are increasing

Tourists are decreasing

Pilgrims are decreasing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the most senior British clergyman mentioned in the video?

Archbishop of Canterbury

Pope's Secretary

Bishop of Rome

Cardinal in Rome

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general sentiment about the possibility of having an Italian Pope?

It is an open question

It is certain

It is impossible

It is unlikely

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the saying in Rome describe the outcome of a papal election?

The Pope always remains Pope

The Cardinal becomes Pope

The Pope becomes a Cardinal

The Pope becomes a Bishop