Beatification of Pope Innocent XI

The video covers the beatification of Pope Innocent XI at St. Peter's Basilica, attended by pilgrims, cardinals, and bishops. Pius XII, the current pontiff, participates in the ceremony and praises Innocent XI's legacy. Innocent XI, originally a banker, became Pope at 55 and is now being venerated. The beatification process allows for local veneration, with potential canonization leading to universal veneration within the Roman Catholic Church.

Where do many of the pilgrims attending the beatification ceremony come from?

• Florence

• Como in northern Italy

• Venice

• Rome

How many cardinals are present at the beatification ceremony?

• 10

• 15

• 5

• 20

What is notable about Pope Pius XII during the ceremony?

• He is giving a sermon

• He appears healthy and vigorous

• He looks frail

• He is absent

At what age did Innocent XI become Pope?

• 55

• 30

• 40

• 50

What does beatification allow the faithful to do?

• Ignore the individual's contributions

• Venerate the individual in specific places

• Celebrate a new holiday

• Venerate the individual worldwide