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 The results of the council fully encapsulated pope john xxiii’s goal of unifying and caring for the faithful of the church in the midst of a changing world He reigned from 1958 to 1963.
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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. 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. Though some have criticized some aspects of the aftermath of vatican ii, this pastoral council, initiated by a pastoral pope, has transformed the church in profound ways
Pope john xxiii was canonized in 2014 by pope francis, on the same day that pope john paul ii was canonized. A shy, retiring man, cardinal angelo roncalli became our beloved pope saint john xxiii Little did they know what the holy spirit had in store for the church through this “temporary” pope.
