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Quiz: Do you know these 10 pope facts?

Did you know that since Pope John Paul II came to the National Shrine in 1979, it has been visited by every subsequent pope? And while the dozens of holy fathers who held office prior may not have graced the halls of this holy sanctuary, many are honored in its sacred art and architecture.

In this quiz, we invite you to test your knowledge about the holy fathers, their contributions to the faith, their relationships with the Basilica, and more!

1. Which of the following monikers was given to Pope John XXIII?
2. Pope Leo XIII was known for being ...
3. Pope Sylvester II is known for inventing which of the following?
4. Which of the following statements is true about Pope Pius IX?
5. St. John Paul II visited the National Shrine before he became pope.
6. Which of the following is not true of Pope Pius X?
7. Which of the following popes is not portrayed in the National Shrine?
8. Which of the following is not part of the papal exhibit at the National Shrine?
9. The Basilica is home to the only papal coronation tiara to be displayed outside of the Vatican.
10. In 2015, Pope Francis presided over the canonization ceremony of which American saint at the Basilica?
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