Papa Giovanni XXIII
Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli in 1881, was the 261st pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from 1958 until his death in 1963. He is best known for initiating the Second Vatican Council, which aimed to modernize the Church and promote ecumenism. His encyclical 'Mater et Magistra' emphasized the importance of social justice, the dignity of labor, and the need for essential services in rural areas. A beloved figure, he was canonized as a saint in 2014, recognized for his warmth, humility, and progressive vision for the Church in a rapidly changing world.
Born on Nov 25, 1881 (143 years old)
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Pope John XXIII called for essential services in rural areas in his encyclical Mater et Magistra.
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