Saint John XXIII, the good Pope who moved the world with his tenderness

In a short period of pontificate he managed to leave his mark, we are talking about San John XXIII, also known as the good Pope. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, also known as Pope John XXIII was an important Italian religious and diplomatic leader. Born on November 25, 1881 in Sotto il Monte, a small town in the province of Bergamo, Roncalli had a significant impact on the Catholic Church and the entire world during his papacy from 1958 to 1963.

Roncalli came from one modest family peasant and was the fourth of thirteen children. Showing a great interest in religion from a young age, he trained at the seminary of Bergamo and was ordained a priest in 1904. Subsequently, he undertook studies in theology in Rome, where he received his doctorate. During his training, he demonstrated remarkable intelligence and an open-mindedness that distinguished him from the others. Furthermore, he was known for his sympathy, humility and humor.

Pope John XXII, the Pontiff who modernized the church

During his ecclesiastical career, Roncalli held various positions, such as professor of theology, as secretary of an ecclesiastical congregation in Bulgaria and how apostolic nuncio. During his service in these nations, he understood theimportance of dialogue and openness towards other religions and cultures.

In 1953, Roncalli was elected cardinale and served as patriarch of Venice until 1958, when he was elected Pope. Shortly after his election, he took the name Pope John XXIII. The pontificate of John XXIII was a period of big change in the Catholic Church.

In 1962, he convened the Second Vatican Council, an assembly of bishops from around the world, with the aim of modernize the Church and promote unity among Christians. During the council, they were discussed and implemented numerous reforms, which led to greater involvement of lay people in the Church, greater openness towards other religions and the promotion of inter-religious dialogue.

John XXIII is one of the most beloved popes of the XNUMXth century, he deserved the nickname "Good Pope" for his attitude humble and compassionate. He was known for his pastoral visits, many of which took him to places of poverty and suffering, such as prisons and hospitals. Roncalli also had a deep concern for the world peace and worked actively to promote dialogue between nations and resolve international conflicts.