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Bbc News Profile: Pope Benedict Xvi

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Pope Benedict XVI, who was elevated to the papacy on April 19, 2005, is provided. The profile comments on Benedict's conservative leanings and on his aspirations of uniting the Catholic Church under his uncompromising...
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Medals Withdrawn After Spelling Mistake

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Brief article reports that a papal medal commemorating Pope Francis' first year has been withdrawn after a spelling mistake on the medal was discovered.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Who Will Be Chosen as the Next Pope?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the process for selecting the next Pope.
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The Order of St. Benedict: Saint Benedict of Nursia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site evaluates the life of Saint Benedict. It describes how he lived as a hermit, established various monasteries, and performed miracles.
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CNN

Cnn: Pope Urges China to Allow Religious Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN provides an article about The Catholic Church in China.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: St. John the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
A long essay about St. John that details his relationship with Jesus and the disciples. It also discusses his life and missionary work.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Friars

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a religious essay on St.Francis of Assisi. Content focuses on the impact of St. Francis of Assisi and is of a deeply spiritual nature.
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Global Catholic Network

Catholic Information Network: All About Lent

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Catholic Information Network is a long and detailed discussion of Lent in a question-and-answer format. It attempts to address the major questions associated with observing the Season of Lent for Roman Catholics.
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Global Catholic Network

Mary

For Students 9th - 10th
A links page to many articles on the Catholic teachings about the Virgin Mary, including some in Spanish.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Encyclical: On Liberalism & Religious Indifferentism

For Students 9th - 10th
An 1832 letter from the Pope to Catholic leaders, condemning the revolutionary acts within Italy and encoraging support of the traditional church and state authorities.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: St. Simon, Surnamed the Zealot, Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
A helpful introduction to Simon the Zealot, which also includes a discussion of his name.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: The Conversion of St. Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians, to Paul, the disciple to the Gentiles.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: The Road to Damascus

For Students 9th - 10th
This article relates the dramatic conversion of St. Paul.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Paul Apostle to the Gentiles

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the life and ministry of Saint Paul. Includes information on his conversion and his missions.
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Global Catholic Network

Saint Anselm of Canterbury; Archbishop, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of St. Anselm's life and religious significance. Includes selections of his work.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: The Council of Trent: Session Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
Two Decrees from Session IV of the Council of Trent concerning books and scriptures.
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Global Catholic Network

Ewtn: The History of Passiontide and Holy Week

For Students 9th - 10th
A long account of the origins of Holy Week, which includes details about traditions associated with observing the specific days within Holy Week.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Absolute Pacifism?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the issue of pacifism from a Catholic perspective.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Bede Confessor, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of St. Bede, followed by the preface to the "Ecclesiastical History of England" and another excerpt in modern English.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Saint Gregory, Pope, Doctor of the Church

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of St. Gregory the Great by St. Bede the Venerable. Details of his life, his career as the Pope, and efforts to convert the English are recorded.
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Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: Praying to Mary and the Saints

For Students 9th - 10th
A list and the texts of traditional Catholic prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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