Pope John XXIII was the one who set up the Second Vatican Council, improving certain aspects of the Catholic religion, such as changing the language of the Mass from Latin to whatever vernacular language of each particular country, that is, Mass in Germany would be spoken in German, Mass in England and the U.S. would be spoken in English, etc.
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Pope John XXIII was canonized, along with Pope John Paul II, on April 27, 2014, by Pope Francis.
The Vatican will live stream the Canonization Ceremony of Popes John Paul II and John Paul XXIII on April 27, 2014.
Saint John XXIII was canonized by the Catholic Church in 2014 by Pope Francis. He was recognized for his holiness, humility, and leadership, particularly in convening the Second Vatican Council, which brought significant reforms to the Church. Miracles attributed to his intercession also played a role in his canonization.
There was a Pope John Paul I and II and a Pope John XXIII but never a Pope John Paul XXIII
No, Pope John XXIII did not travel.
Pope John XXIII is 5' 6".
Antipope John XXIII was born in 1370.
Antipope John XXIII died in 1418.
She was awarded the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize while still alive. After death, she was beatified in 2002 and is currently (2015) awaiting canonization as a saint.
There was a Pope John XXIII, a Pope John Paul I and a Pope John Paul II but not a Pope John Paul XXIII. None of them had any children. There was also Pope John XXIII. None of them were married or had any children.
Elected: October 28th, 1958 Died: June 3rd, 1963
There is no Pope John Paul XXIII but there was a Pope John XXIII and he has been recently interred in St. Peter's Basilica.
There has never been a Pope John Paul XXIII. There has been Pope John Paul I and John Paul II and Pope John XXIII. Which of these were you referring to?