Pope John XXIII
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What was Vatican II all about? 10 quotes from St. John XXIII’s opening speech
The pope convened Vatican II with the aim of responding to the challenges of the day and finding new ways... Read more
Vatican II at 60: A timeline of key moments
Oct. 11 marks the 60th anniversary of a monumental event in the history of the Catholic Church: the gathering in... Read more
Former prostitutes get special visit from Pope Francis
Pope Francis has visited a special community for women freed from prostitution and violent abuse as his latest ‘Mercy Friday’... Read more
Cardinal Capovilla remembered as close friend of Saint John XXIII
Cardinal Loris Capovilla, St. John XXIII’s personal secretary, died May 26 at the age of 100. He had been the... Read more
Parish named for John XXIII travels from Wis. for canonization
A pilgrim group from Roncalli Newman Parish in La Crosse, Wisc., has journeyed to Rome for the canonization of Pope... Read more
Ancient Roman church to host English pre-canonization prayer vigil
On April 26, the evening before the canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, English speaking pilgrims... Read more
Postulators reflect on humanity of John Paul II, John XXIII
The postulators of the canonization causes for both John Paul II and John XXIII told journalists at the Vatican that... Read more
DC concert to share message of Bl. John XXIII, John Paul II
An upcoming concert in Washington, D.C., will celebrate the lives and canonizations of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II,... Read more
Pope stresses relevance of Bl. John XXIII's peace encyclical
Bl. Pope John XXIII’s encyclical on peace should remind everyone of the need to “build peace on the example of... Read more
Benedict could attend canonizations, Vatican spokesman says
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office announced that Benedict XVI could participate in the canonization ceremony next April... Read more
Cardinal says two soon-to-be saint Popes had 'great affinity'
A member of the Vatican department in charge of canonization says that John XXIII and John Paul II, both expected... Read more
Consistory to pick canonization dates could be in September
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office says the consistory of cardinals which will discuss the canonization of Bl.... Read more
Former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to be canonized
Pope Francis has approved the cause for canonization of two previous Popes, Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII. Read more
Obey God to build peace, Pope tells John XXIII devotees
Imitate Blessed John XXIII by growing in obedience to God and self-mastery to achieve peace, Pope Francis urged as he... Read more
