Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli dedicates French basilica in 1937

Cardinal Pacelli was elected to the highest position in the Catholic hierarchy. On the third ballot, with only one dissenting vote, a large crowd gathered in Saint Peter's Square to hear the announcement of the 26th successor in the direct line to Saint Peter, chosen by the College of Cardinals.

Who was elected to the highest position in the Catholic hierarchy?

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Cardinal Pacelli

• Cardinal Newman

• Cardinal Wolsey

How many ballots were needed to elect Cardinal Pacelli?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How many dissenting votes were there in the election?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

Approximately how many people gathered in Saint Peter's Square?

• 25,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

Who selects the successor in the Direct Line to Saint Peter?

• The Bishops

• The Pope

• The Vatican Council

• The College of Cardinals