So you think you know the Pope? (Quiz)

Just in case your personal global vision is lacking in the Catholic general knowledge department:


Just what do you know about the Pope????????


Pope John Paul II is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his election as head of the Roman Catholic Church, but have you been paying attention for the last quarter of a century?
Test your knowledge.


How many popes have there been before John Paul II?

A: 262


B: 119


C: 321




What was the Pope’s childhood nickname?

A: Karlik


B: Woczy


C: Lolek




How many languages does the Pope speak fluently?

A: Twelve


B: Six


C: Eight





What did the Pope teach at university?

A: Philosophy and Ethics


B: Theology


C: French and German




Which of these is true of Pope John Paul II?

A: He was on the Polish Olympic skiing team


B: He never wears socks


C: He wears contact lenses





What airline does the Pope use?

A: Alitalia


B: Vatican Air


C: Lot Polish Airlines





What is the name of the Pope’s book on sex?

A: Sex and the Holy City


B: Loving for a lifetime


C: Love and Responsibility





What make of car is the Popemobile?

A: Fiat


B: Mercedes-Benz


C: Volvo





Which of these did the Pope never do?

A: Write a play that was used as the basis for a film starring Burt Lancaster


B: Appear as a cartoon in Marvel comics


C: Sing a duet with Sir Cliff Richard





What happens to the Pope immediately after he is elected?

A: He is left alone in the Sistine Chapel to pray


B: He changes into the white papal robes


C: He is taken on to the Vatican balcony to greet the public





What happens to the Pope’s seal ring when he dies?

A: It is removed and broken


B: It is removed to be given to the next Pope


C: Nothing, it stays on his hand




Press the button and see how you have done:



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Not only does he blow dry his hair, sometimes he dresses in civvies and sunglasses. He sneaks out and hits the clubs within walking distance. He's been recognized on a couple of occasions, and he hasn't done it in years.

and Michael Jackson's cell phone number in his little black book.....

So the Pope has a picture of Condoleezza on the pillow next to him ... well, what's wrong with that? Condi's hot!!

not to great for a Catholic. :-)

Not too great for this Catholic, either.
John
A couple of the ones I guessed wrong on surprised the hel-- er, heck outta me.

!!!!

But I don't think a requirement for Catholic confirmation is knowing the manufacturer of the popemobile....

I didn't actually KNOW all of that.

Got this message:

You got 10 right!
Cannonisation beckons - as an inveterate creator of new saints the Pontiff may even have his sights set on you already


"St. DemBones"