Huge crowd attends Catholic Congress; procession; Pius XII at Castel Gandolfo

Huge crowd attends Catholic Congress; procession; Pius XII at Castel Gandolfo

Assessment

Interactive Video

Religious Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the annual Catholic event at Cologne Cathedral, highlighting the nighttime Eucharistic boat procession and the large attendance from various regions, including East Germany. Pope Pius XII addresses the participants via radio. Rare films show the Pope honoring young scholars in a historic ceremony, with footage captured at Castel Gandolfo.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main highlights of the annual event at the Cologne Cathedral?

A daytime parade

A historical reenactment

A nighttime Eucharistic boat procession

A musical concert

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are estimated to have crossed from East Germany to participate in the Catholic Day ceremonies?

20,000

25,000

15,000

10,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who delivered a radio address during the Catholic Day ceremonies?

Pope Francis

Pope Benedict XVI

Pope John Paul II

Pope Pius XII

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique event involving a boy and girl is captured in the rare films from Rome?

A coronation ceremony

A papal audience

An emperor and empress ceremony

A baptism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the new portraits of the 80-year-old pontiff taken?

Vatican City

Cologne Cathedral

St. Peter's Basilica

Castel Gandolfo