Pope John XXIII

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Blessed Pope John XXIII (Latin: Ioannes PP. XXIII; Italian: Giovanni XXIII), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli (25 November, 1881 – 3 June, 1963), known as Blessed John XXIII since his beatification, was elected as the 261st Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City on October 28, 1958. He called the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) but did not live to see it to completion, dying on 3 June, 1963, two months after the completio... more
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  • Nov 25, 1881

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  • Jun 3, 1963 (age 81 years)

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  • Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli

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Role Organization Start Date End Date
  • Oct 28, 1958
  • Jun 3, 1963
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