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John XXIII (1881–1963)

Pope from 1958. He improved relations with the USSR in line with his encyclical Pacem in Terris/Peace on Earth (1963), established Roman Catholic hierarchies in newly emergent states, and summoned the Second Vatican Council, which reformed church liturgy and backed the ecumenical movement.

John XXIII (c. 1370–1419)

Anti-pope (1410–15). In an attempt to end the Great Schism he was elected pope by a council of cardinals in Bologna, but was deposed by the Council of Constance in 1415, together with the popes of Avignon and Rome. His papacy is not recognized by the church.
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Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli in 1881, he was ordained in 1904 and became known for his scholarly works, among them his book on the life of St Charles.
John XXIII admired by millions by The Mirror (London, England)
Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, he was known as the "Good Pope" because of his jovial, benevolent nature.
Pope's place of honour - 38 years after death by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
One of the sayings attributed to him by newspapermen is that he told one of their number: "After I am gone, I hope it will be said that Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was a man.
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