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Round 4: Tossup 9

This organization employs Word on Fire founder Robert Barron, a contributor to the publication First Things. The current head of this organization briefly appeared on TV as a fan at Rate Field during the 2005 (15[1])World Series. A young programmer named Carlo Acutis became posthumously known for his work (-5[1])for this organization. (15[1])A 2024 film starring (*) Ralph Fiennes was supposedly viewed by electors choosing a new leader of this organization, (10[1])such as Timothy Dolan and Luis Antonio Tagle. This organization is led by Chicago native Robert (10[1])Prevost. (10[1])For 10 points, Leo XIV is the current leader of what largest Christian denomination? ■END■

ANSWER: Roman Catholic Church [or Catholicism; prompt on Christian church; prompt on the Vatican or the Holy See by asking “what organization is that part of?”; prompt on the priesthood before “Acutis” is read] (The 2024 film is Conclave.)
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzzpointValue
Eli MusicarFremd Larpersccny potato salad3415
Jade DaiBombardino Rizzbaino and the Tung Tung Tung Trio(not so) Evil Empire48-5
Aiden Sajuson toliverASCA (Ava, Sean, Chris, and Aiden)5115
Rochan SaireddyPOACopilot, give me a witty team name for an online quizbowl tournament6910
Virinchi TataQuaker Oatswashed and braindead!!!8510
Rohan Jain(not so) Evil EmpireBombardino Rizzbaino and the Tung Tung Tung Trio8610

Summary

TournamentEditionMatchHeardConv. %Power %Neg %Avg. Buzz
Rube Goldberg XIX11/20/2025✓16100%50%0%61.44
SHOW-ME Four Nationwide HS11/20/2025✓5100%40%20%65.00
SPOOKY IX11/20/2025✓5100%60%20%62.80