John xxiii was one of the most popular popes of all time, who inaugurated a new era in the history of the roman catholic church by his openness to change, especially in his convoking of the second vatican council He reigned from 1958 to 1963. Learn about the life and achievements of angelo roncalli, who became pope john xxiii in 1958 and initiated the second vatican council Discover his pastoral vision, his social encyclicals, his ecumenical efforts, and his contribution to world peace. Pope john paul ii in a historic ceremony to be presided by pope emeritus benedict and pope francis It will be a historic ceremony with two living men with the title of pontiff presiding together
Pope john xxiii's feast day will be october 11, as opposed to the day of his death, which is june 3. 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 council. Born angelo giuseppe roncalli at sotto il monte, italy on 25 november 1881, pope john xxiii was elected pope on october 28, 1958 He died june 3, 1963 in rome and was beatified by pope john paul.
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