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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Henry Iv Letter to Gregory Vii

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the full text of Henry IV's response to Gregory VII after being called a "usurper," in which Henry refers to Gregory IV as a "false monk."
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Ban on Lay Investitures

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the full text of Gregory VII's decrees which banned lay investiture.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Lay Investitures Forbidden

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the full text of Gregory VII's decree banning investitures.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: First Banning of Henry Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the original text of Gregory VII's first order to excommunicate Henry IV.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Second Banning of Henry Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the original text of Gregory VII's second order to excommunicate Henry IV.
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Handout
Society of Archbishop Justus

Catherine of Sienna, Reformer and Spiritual Teacher

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Saint Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) includes a prayer to her at the bottom of the page.
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Handout
Global Catholic Network

Global Catholic Network: St. Catherine of Sienna, Virgin

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of St. Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) closes with a commentary on the differences between saints and ordinary people.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Catherine of Siena

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) includes links to information about many significant people or terms. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...