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The St. Peter's Basilica is the holiest of Catholic churches and considered as the nerve center of the catholic faith. In which year was it formally consecrated?

  1. 1356

  2. 1506

  3. 1626

  4. 1710
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C Correct answer
Explanation

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City was formally consecrated on November 18, 1626, by Pope Urban VIII. Construction began in 1506 under Pope Julius II, but it took 120 years to complete. The year 1626 marks the official consecration ceremony, making it the correct answer.

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