"Did You Know?" | Round 17

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* 1. Next Monday is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. In this feast, we celebrate the unity and worldwide nature of the Church. This Basilica is famous for many reasons, one of which is the Scala Santa, or Holy Stairs. According to tradition, these stairs are called holy because they are the stairs that:

Early Christian martyrs walked leading into the arena of the Coliseum.

Jesus walked up when He was led into the Praetorium during His passion.

Led to the Inner Court of the Jerusalem Temple at the time of Jesus.

Saint Peter walked over as he entered Rome for the first time.

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* 2. There are other sets of stairs which have their own claim to fame. For example, which country is the longest set of stairs in the world?

China

New Zealand

Switzerland

United States