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How does someone become a saint?
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On Sunday, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, bringing the late nun and revered humanitarian a step closer to sainthood. Learn about the Roman Catholic Church's canonization process.
How the Catholic Church Decides What's a 'Miracle'
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The process requires a rigorous examination of the life and holiness of a candidate and involves several stages that can last years or even centuries.
How the Crusades Worked
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The Crusades were religious wars. Find out what triggered the First Crusade and how the pope persuaded people to go on a crusade.
Catholic Lingo Quiz
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Do you know the difference between the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed? Can you rattle off the seven sacraments and explain how to pray the rosary? If the answer is yes, then take this Catholic lingo quiz and make Sister Mary Josephine proud!
Michelangelo Biography
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Michelangelo’s biography is full of spiritual, political, and artistic struggle, as well as beautiful artwork. Learn more about this genius.
How Much Do You Know About the History of Catholicism?
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It's one of the most cherished religions in history, and it reaches to all sides of the globe. Catholicism has a rich and interesting history, but there's a good chance you don't know all the details. This quiz will uncover your ignorance! God help you.
True or False: Catholic Marriage Edition
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Catholics take their religion’s rules and rituals very seriously, especially when it comes to the sacrament of marriage. Can you tell which Catholic marriage rules are factual and which are fake?
The HBO Original Programming Quiz
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Feeling guilty for binge-watching "Game of Thrones" in one weekend, only to follow it with a week of "Girls" episodes and revisiting "The Wire" for the fourth time? Make all that couch-sitting worthwhile by acing this HBO Original Programming Quiz.
How Well Do You Know the World's Major Religions?
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We all have heard of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Rastafarianism and a multitude of other religions. However, how much do you actually know about them? Are you ready to answer questions to find out?
Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family
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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?