Papacy Flashcards
What is the real name of Pope Francis?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
In what year was Pope Francis born?
1936
What significant health condition does Pope Francis have?
He has only one lung.
Where did Pope Francis attend school?
He attended the Colegio de la Inmaculada in Buenos Aires.
What degrees did Pope Francis earn?
He earned a degree in philosophy, chemistry and theology.
Which religious order did Pope Francis join?
The Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What positions did Pope Francis hold before becoming pope?
He was a teacher, a provincial, and the Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
What year did Pope Francis become pope?
2013
What is the primary role of Cardinals in the Catholic Church?
To advise the pope and elect a new pope.
True or False: All Cardinals are bishops.
False
What is a saint in the Catholic Church?
A person recognized for holiness and virtue, often canonized.
How does one become a saint in the Catholic Church?
Through a process called canonization.
What are the steps in the canonization process?
Servant of God, Venerable, Blessed, and Saint.
What is the role of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints?
To oversee the canonization process.
What title is given to a person who has been beatified?
Blessed
Fill in the blank: Pope Francis is known for his emphasis on __________.
mercy
What is the significance of the name ‘Francis’ for Pope Francis?
It reflects his commitment to poverty and care for the environment.
Which saint is Pope Francis particularly associated with?
Saint Francis of Assisi.
What is one major global issue Pope Francis has focused on?
Climate change.
What is the name of the encyclical written by Pope Francis about the environment?
Laudato Si’.
What is the role of a Pope?
To be the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
What does the term ‘papal conclave’ refer to?
The gathering of Cardinals to elect a new pope.
True or False: Pope Francis is the first Jesuit pope.
True
What is the significance of the papal tiara?
It symbolizes the pope’s authority.