Angelo Roncalli
Angelo Roncalli, better known as Pope John XXIII, was the 261st pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from 1958 until his death in 1963. He is remembered for initiating the Second Vatican Council, which aimed to modernize the Church and promote ecumenism. Born in 1881 in Sotto il Monte, Italy, he had a profound impact on Catholicism and is revered for his pastoral approach and commitment to social justice.
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Angelo Roncalli, who later became Pope John XXIII, played a humanitarian role during World War II by helping Jewish refugees.
Papa 14. Leo'dan ‘Türk Papa’ hatırlatması! XXIII. Ioannes İstanbul'daki görevinde neler yapmıştı?
Turkey· 2025-11-27
Angelo Roncalli, elected as Juan XXIII, revolutionized the Church by convening the Second Vatican Council.
Historia secreta de los cónclaves: las batallas internas de las 10 últimas elecciones de un papa | Cultura
Spain· 2025-05-07
Angelo Roncalli, who became Pope John XXIII, wept uncontrollably upon seeing the papal vestments.
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Italy· 2025-05-04
Angelo Roncalli, future Pope John XXIII, used the ferry to travel from his hometown to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Bosco.
Fai, sabato 22 e domenica 23 marzo visite in 142 siti della Lombardia: dal battello «leonardesco» al Razionalismo di Sant’EliaItaly· 2025-03-20
