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The works of St. Catherine of Siena rank among the classics of the Italian language, written in the beautiful Tuscan vernacular. <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03447a.htm St. Catherine of Siena] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> Her writings consist of nearly 400 letters and a series of prayers. Her most famous writings, the Treatise on Divine Providence also known as the Dialogue. Also, her smaller work the "Treatise on Consummate Perfection.

The works of St. Catherine of Siena rank among the classics of the Italian language, written in the beautiful Tuscan vernacular. <ref>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03447a.htm St. Catherine of Siena] Catholic Encyclopedia</ref> Her writings consist of nearly 400 letters and a series of prayers. Her most famous writings, the Treatise on Divine Providence also known as the Dialogue. Also, her smaller work the "Treatise on Consummate Perfection.

St. Catherine died at age 33. Eighty-one years after her death, she was canonized by Pope Pius II. Pope Paul VI made her a doctor of the church October 4, 1970. Pope John Paul II marked the 25Th anniversary of being a church doctor by honoring her "impassioned liveliness" and "freedom of initiative."  St. Catherine is the patroness saint of Italy.

St. Catherine died at age 33. Eighty-one years after her death, she was canonized by Pope Pius II. Pope Paul VI made her a Doctor of the Church October 4, 1970. Pope John Paul II marked the 25th anniversary of being a Church Doctor by honoring her "impassioned liveliness" and "freedom of initiative."  St. Catherine is the patroness Saint of Italy.

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