The Office of the Pope in the Catholic Church Flashcards
What is Sensus Fidelium?
the Holy Spirit guiding the faithful in the Church to identify what is truly Christian and what is not
In Matthew 16, what does “upon this rock” mean?
solidity
In Matthew 16, what does “the netherworld shall not prevail” mean?
evil will try to defeat the Church, but it will never triumph
What do lambs represent?
the youth
What do sheep represent?
the elderly
Vatican Council II
1962 - 1965
Who convoked the Vatican Council?
Pope John XXIII
Pope John XXIII
1958 - 1963
After Pope John XXIII, who continued the Vatican Council?
Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI
1963 - 1978
Who was the first pope to use two names?
Pope John Paul I
Pope John Paul I
1978
Who wanted to continue with the policies of the Vatican Council?
Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
1978 - 2005
Which Pope was a great theologian?
Pope Benedict XVI