Women Behind the Curtain: Catherine of Siena 06:25

Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) commanded a devoted group of followers during the Middle Ages. She was said to have received mystic visions from God from a young age and performed miracles throughout her life. She also wielded political influence through her many letters to European leaders and her alliance with Pope Gregory XI.

Further Reading:

• Catherine of Siena (1347–1380) | Encyclopedia.com 
• Saint Catherine of Siena | Biography, Facts, Miracles, & Patron Saint Of | Britannica 
• St. Catherine of Siena's Severed Head 
• "St. Catherine of Siena, 'Apostola'" by Karen Scott
• Catherine of Siena: The Two Hungers by Mary Jeremy Finnegan  

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