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Saint Pope John XXIII (Latin: Ioannes PP. XXIII; Italian: Giovanni XXIII), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli (25 November 1881 - 3 June 1963), was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 262nd Pope from 1958 to 1963.
Jul 22, 2019 · Following the death of Pius XII, he was elected Pope on 28 October 1958, taking the name John XXIII. In the five years of his pontificate he appeared to the world as an authentic image of the Good Shepherd.
Mar 15, 2024 · Saint John XXIII (born November 25, 1881, Sotto il Monte, Italy—died June 3, 1963, Rome; beatified September 3, 2000canonized April 27, 2014; feast day October 11) was one of the most popular popes of all time (reigned 1958–63), who inaugurated a new era in the history of the Roman Catholic Church by his openness to change ( aggiornamento ), sho...
His successor, Paul VI, instituted the formal proceedings that would lead to John’s canonization as a saint. Had the ancient custom of popular canonization still been in effect in 1963, that honour would probably have been given to him immediately by the tearful crowd who were gathered in St. Peter’s Square when his death was announced.
Learn More. Blessed John XXIII was the 260th successor of St. Peter, servingas pope from October 1958 to June 1963. He is best known for convening the Second Vatican Cou...
Pope John XXIII ( Latin: Ioannes XXIII; Italian: Giovanni XXIII; born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, Italian: [ ˈandʒelo dʒuˈzɛppe roŋˈkalli]; 25 November 1881 – 3 June 1963) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 until his death in June 1963. Quick Facts Pope Saint John XXIII, Church ... Close.
Beginning Pontificate: 28.X, 4.XI.1958: End Pontificate: 3.VI.1963: Secular Name: Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli: Birth: Sotto il Monte (Bergamo) Website: http://www ...
