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The Pope Decoder Quiz

Solve the answers related to the Popes of the Catholic Church and decypher the solution.
Description of historical events has been simplified (e.g. regarding the Great Schism).
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Last updated: May 3, 2025
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Religious war started by Pope Urban II in 1096
crusade
C
Period after a Pope dies or resigns called "between reigns"
interregnum
I
Vatican is located on the west bank of this river
Tiber
T
Crown (that used to be) worn by popes: papal...
tiara
T
City where Clement V (1305-1314) and several other popes resided
Avignon
A
Religious order founded by D. de Guzmán of which 7 Popes have been members
Dominican
D
The Great Schism of 1054 caused Popes to lose power over this Church
Eastern Orthodox
E
Oldest Pope ever (died in 1903, aged 93)
Leo XIII
L
Place where St Peter, the first Pope, was crucified
Vatican Hill
V
Person who declares himself Pope in opposition to the legitimately elected one
Antipope
A
Number of days Pope Gregory XIII removed in 1582 to institute the Gregorian calendar
ten
T
Birth nationality of Pope John Paul I (1963-1978)
Italian
I
Gathering of the College of Cardinals that elects the Pope
conclave
C
Pope Francis chose his name after Francis of...
Assisi
A
Leader who annexed the Papal States and kidnapped Pope Pius VII
Napoleon
N
Urbi et...
Orbi
O
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Città del Vaticano
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