Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
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Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Think you're a Pope Francis expert? Put your knowledge to the test with this challenging quiz! With 20 questions covering a wide range of topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Are you up for the challenge? Challenge yourself.
What is the age of Pope Francis?
85
91
82
86
Pope Francis was born on Dec 17, 1936, which means that Pope Francis is currently 86 years old.
Pope Francis Papacy (2013–present) Fact
Francis was mandated by electing cardinals to sort out Vatican finances following scandals during the papacies of Pope Benedict and Pope John Paul II.
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What is the city or country of Pope Francis's birth?
Santa Fe
Flores
Riese Pio X
Wadowice
Pope Francis was born in Flores, Argentina. Flores is a middle-class barrio or district in the center part of Buenos Aires city, Argentina.
Pope Francis Papacy (2013–present) Fact
Francis created thirteen new cardinals on 28 November 2020; nine appointees were under the age of 80, therefore, could vote in a future papal conclave.
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Which fields of work was Pope Francis active in? (Select 2 answers)
Christian Theology
Christian Education
Christian Literature
Administration And Management Of The Church
Pope Francis was active in the following fields:
Christian Literature
Christian Education
Pope Francis Papacy (2013–present) Fact
Francis continued his previous practice of elevating cardinals from the peripheries with an emphasis again on Asia and Africa, such as Patrick D'Rozario from Bangladesh and Dieudonné Nzapalainga from the Central African Republic, while also naming the first three American cardinals of his papacy and only one Curial appointment.
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Which image in this selection shows Pope Francis?
What is Pope Francis's signature?
In 2016 Pope Francis received the Bambi Award. Which other award did Pope Francis receive in 2016?
Time Person Of The Year
Herbert Strate Award
Charlemagne Prize
Grand Collar Of The Order Of The Andes' Condor
Pope Francis received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:
Bambi Award (2016)
Charlemagne Prize (2016)
Grand Collar Of The Order Of The Andes' Condor (2015)
Time Person Of The Year (2013)
Pope Francis Papacy (2013–present) Fact
Francis also said that some cardinal electors had jokingly suggested to him that he should choose either "Adrian", since Adrian VI had been a reformer of the church, or "Clement" to settle the score with Clement XIV, who had suppressed the Jesuit order.
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The Bambi Award was awarded to Pope Francis in what year?
2019
2016
2018
2015
Pope Francis received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:
Bambi Award (2016)
Charlemagne Prize (2016)
Grand Collar Of The Order Of The Andes' Condor (2015)
Time Person Of The Year (2013)
Pope Francis Fact
Francis is the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first pope from outside Europe since Gregory III, a Syrian who reigned in the 8th century.
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What significant events are related to Pope Francis? (Select 2 answers)
Catholic Sexual Abuse Cases In Australia
Consecration
Delivery Of The Golden Rose (Spain)
Created Cardinal
Significant events which is related to Pope Francis are:
Consecration
priestly ordination in the Roman rite
created cardinal
Pope Francis Films Fact
Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is a documentary film with Swiss-Italian-French-German co-production, co-written and directed by Wim Wenders.
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Can you tell me where Pope Francis lives?
Casina Pio IV
Manila
Vatican City
Mater Ecclesiae Monastery
Pope Francis has lived in several places, including these:
Vatican City
Buenos Aires
Apostolic Palace
Domus Sanctae Marthae
Pope Francis International Diplomatic Role Fact
Francis played a key role in the talks toward restoring full diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba.
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What is the first name that Pope Francis was given at birth?
Albino Luciani
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Eduardo Alberto Mallea
José Rafael Hernández
The birthname of Pope Francis is Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Pope Francis Fact
Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 17 December 1936) is the head of the Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
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What countries are Pope Francis a citizen of? (select 2 answers)
Brazil
Vatican City
Argentina
Spain
Pope Francis holds citizenship in the following countries:
Vatican City
Argentina
Pope Francis International Diplomatic Role Fact
Pope Francis said: "In this darkness of war, in the cruelty, we are all praying for you and with you this night.
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Which of the following is Pope Francis's coat of arms image?
What academic degree has Pope Francis achieved?
Doctor Of Divinity
Doctor
Doctor Of Theology
Doctorate
Pope Francis's academic degree is/was Doctor Of Theology. Doctor of Theology is a terminal degree in the academic discipline of theology.
Pope Francis Papacy (2013–present) Fact
On 24 July 2022, Francis began an apostolic journey to Canada, expressing his sorrow, indignation, and shame over the church's abuse of Canadian indigenous children in residential schools.
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Which positions Pope Francis held? (Select 2 answers)
Patriarch Of The West
Bishop Of Saint-Dié
Ehemaliges Pfarrhaus
Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis holds the following positions :
Provincial Of The Jesuits Of Argentina And Uruguay (1973-1979)
Auxiliary Bishop (1992-1997)
Titular Bishop (1992-1997)
Catholic Bishop (1992- )
Coadjutor Bishop (1997-1998)
Archbishop Of Buenos Aires (1998-2013)
Diocesan Bishop (1998- )
Cardinal Priest (2001-2013)
Pope (2013- )
Patriarch Of The West (2013- )
Pope Francis Controversies Fact
In 2015, Francis was criticized for supporting Chilean bishop Juan Barros, who was accused of covering up sex crimes committed against minors.
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Which of the following is a notable work of Pope Francis?
Atheism In Christianity
Ad Charisma Tuendum
Kriminalgeschichte Des Christentums
Ich Bin Ein Berliner
A notable work of Pope Francis's is Ad Charisma Tuendum.
Pope Francis Controversies Fact
In 2018, Francis acknowledged he had made "grave errors" in judgment about Barros, apologized to the victims and launched a Vatican investigation that resulted in the resignation of Barros and two other Chilean bishops.
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Which events did Pope Francis participate in?
1903 Papal Conclave
2005 Papal Conclave
2013 Papal Conclave
1352 Papal Conclave
Pope Francis participated in following events:
2013 Papal Conclave
2005 Papal Conclave
Pope Francis Controversies Fact
In November 2021, Francis thanked journalists for their work uncovering child sexual abuse scandals in the church, thanking journalist also for "helping us not to sweep it under the carpet, and for the voice you have given to the abuse victims."
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In which of the following institutions did Pope Francis study? (Select 2 answers)
University Of CEMA
University Of Navarre
Facultades De Filosofía Y Teología De San Miguel
University Of Buenos Aires
Pope Francis was educated are the following institutions:
Facultades De Filosofía Y Teología De San Miguel
University Of Buenos Aires
.
Pope Francis Papacy (2013–present) Fact
On 24 November 2013, Francis published his first major letter as pope, the apostolic exhortation Evangelii gaudium, which he described as the programmatic of his papacy.
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What is Pope Francis's native language?
French
Polish
Spanish
German
What are Pope Francis's most famous occupations? (Select 2 answers)
Chemist
Priest
Catholic Priest
Cardinal
I'm curious about Pope Francis's beliefs. What is the religion or worldview of Pope Francis?
Catholicism
Catholic Church
Judaism
Reform Judaism
Pope Francis's religion is Catholicism.
Pope Francis Fact
The religious order of Pope Francis is Society of Jesus.
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