A list of people, who died during the 16th century, who have received recognition as Blessed (through
beatification
Beatification (from Latin ''beatus'', "blessed" and ''facere'', "to make”) is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a deceased person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in their nam ...
) or
Saint (through
canonization) from the
Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a ...
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See also
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Christianity in the 16th century
In 16th-century Christianity, Protestantism came to the forefront and marked a significant change in the Christian world.
Age of Discovery
During the age of discovery the baby Roman Catholic Church established a number of missions in the Ame ...
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Venerated
Christian saints
Lists of 16th-century people