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John XXIII (Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli) (1881-1963) was Pope from 1958 until his death.

Short Biography:

He improved relations with the USSR in line with his encyclical Pacem in Terris/Peace on Earth (1963), established Roman Catholic hierarchies in newly emergent states, and summoned the Second Vatican Council, which reformed church liturgy and backed the ecumenical movement.

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Pope John XXIII ruled Vatican City from 1958 until his death. read more...

Tags: encyclical, council, church liturgy

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