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Web Gallery of Art: The Pilgrims Meet the Pope
An image of "The Pilgrims Meet the Pope", created by Vittore Carpaccio, c. 1492 (Tempera on canvas, 281 x 307 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Pope Paul Iii
An image of "Bust of Pope Paul III", created by Guglielmo Della Porta, c. 1547 (Marble).
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Web Gallery of Art: Luther Preaching With the Pope in the Jaws of Hell
An image of "Luther Preaching with the Pope in the Jaws of Hell", created by Lucas the Younger Cranach, c. 1550 (Engraving, 286 x 391 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Pope Innocent X
An image of "Pope Innocent X", created by Diego Rodriguez De Silva Y Velazquez, c. 1650 (Oil on canvas, 49,2 x 41,3 cm).
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Pope Benedict Xvi
The BBC features an overview on the small independent state of the Vatican City including key facts, historical background, and information on political leaders and the news media. Also provides links to recent news stories on the Pope.
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Web Gallery of Art: Pope Sylvester Baptizes Constantine
An image of "Pope Sylvester Baptizes Constantine", created by Pomarancioz (Fresco).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Pope Innocent X
An image of "Bust of Pope Innocent X", created by Alessandro Algardiz (Marble).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Alexander Pope
An image of "Bust of Alexander Pope", created by Louis-Francois Roubiliacz (Marble, height 63 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Meeting of Pope Leo and Attila
An image of "The Meeting of Pope Leo and Attila", created by Francesco Solimenaz (Oil on canvas, 43 x 75 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of Pope Clement Xii
An image of "Bust of Pope Clement XII", created by Filippo Della Vallez (Terracotta, height 96 cm).
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Adaline Falling Star
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Adaline Falling Star" by Mary Pope Osborne. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
CNN
Cnn: Pope Urges China to Allow Religious Freedom
CNN provides an article about The Catholic Church in China.
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Picture of "Pope Leo With Two Cardinals" by Raphael
The site from the West Valley College briefly surveys several pieces of artwork from the Italian High Renaissance including those from Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and Raphael.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alexander Pope
Considered one of the greatest English poets of the eighteenth century.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Clement Vii
(1478-1534) Born as Giulio di Giuliano de Medici, he was delighted with the Indian jugglers sent to Rome by Cortes and was assassinated in the Pazzi Conspiracy.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Julies Ii
From a Painting by Raphael, in the Pitti Palace, Florence.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Want to Be an Activist? Start With Your Toys
McKenna Pope's younger brother loved to cook, but he worried about using an Easy-Bake Oven- because it was a toy for girls. So at age 13, Pope started an online petition for the American toy company Hasbro to change the pink-and-purple...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How People Rationalize Fraud
Kelly Richmond Pope explains how the fraud triangle, can help us understand how seemingly good people can make unethical decisions in their daily lives. [4 min, 34 sec]
CNN
Cnn: Mother Teresa Declared a Saint Before Huge Crowds in the Vatican
On September 4, 2016, Blessed Mother Teresa of the Sisters of Charity was canonized Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Understand the criteria and process involved in being canonized by the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. [2:11]
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Witchcraft Documents (15Th Century)
Fordham University offers three documents about witchcraft in the 15th Century. Included is a Papal bull where the Pope provides a blessing and encouragement to witch hunting.
Other
The Vatican: Pentecost Vigil: Homily of His Holiness John Paul Ii
Homily on the Vigil of Pentecost from Pope John Paul II. (10 June 2000)
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Time: The Time 100 John Paul Ii
This site provides an article by William F. Buckley Jr. on Pope John Paul II. It discusses the meeting Gorbachev had with the pope and the struggle the pope went through to end communism in Eastern Europe.
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Nat'l Catholic Reporter: Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict Xvi)
Biographical notes, theological record, key insights, and viewpoints of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was elevated to the papacy on April 19, 2005, becoming Pope Benedict XVI.