The Pope and Saints Flashcards
What happens when a Pope dies?
His ring, the Fisherman’s Ring is broken and a cardinal called the Camerlengo is then placed in temporary charge of the church. The Camerlengo declares the Pope’s death and ensures that the traditional arrangements for the Pope are followed
How much days of mourning are there are there following the Pope’s funeral?
9
Where is the Pope buried?
In the Vatican Grottoes beneath St Peter’s Basilica
How much days after the Pope’s funeral does the College of Cardinals meet to start the electoral process?
around 16
What is the name of the meeting the College of Cardinals meet to start the electoral process?
a Conclave
How old do a Cardinal have to be in order to be able to take part in a Conclave?
Under 80
Where does the College of Cardinals meet, pray and then vote for a priest?
The Sistine Chapel
How does the Conclave work?
The College of Cardinals are locked into an annexe of the chapel to cast their votes in a secret ballot and are not allowed to leave until a new pope is elected
How much votes should there be in order to elect a pope?
At minimum, two thirds of the cardinals plus one votes
How much votes should there be in order to elect a pope if in two weeks a Pope isn’t elected?
At minimum, a half of the cardinals plus one votes
What happens if the ballot doesn’t end in election (not enough votes)?
The ballot papers are burned with a chemical that makes black smoke that comes out of the chimney of the Chapel. The public can see this from St. Peter’s Square and the public know that there is not a new pope yet.
What happens if the ballot does end in election?
The ballot papers are burned without the chemical that makes white smoke that comes out of the chimney of the Chapel. The public can see this from St. Peter’s Square and the public know that a new pope has been elected
What does the Dean of the College of Cardinals announce from the balcony after a new pope is elected?
Habemus papam
What does Habemus papam mean?
Habemus papam is Latin for we have a Pope
What are some titles of the Pope?
-Pope
-Holy Father
-Bishop of Rome
-Vicar of Christ
-Servant of Servants of God
Why is the Pope called Pope?
Pope means father. This shows that the Pope must be like a loving father to God’s people on earth
Why is the Pope called Holy Father?
because it shows how the Pope must be like a loving father to God’s people on Earth
Why is the Pope called Bishop of Rome?
Because he is the bishop of Rome
Why is the Pope called Vicar of Christ?
A vicar acts in place of someone. The pope acts in Christ’s place as Head of the Church on earth.
Why is the pope called Servant of the Servants of God?
Those who work in the Church are servants of God. Since the Pope server the whole Church, he is the servant of servants of God