Remembering Saint Pope John 23rd: The Good Pope on His Feast Day

Remembering Saint Pope John 23rd: The Good Pope on His Feast Day Saint Pope John 23rd was born in the Northern Italy town of Sotto il Monte in 1881. Upon becoming a priest in 1904, he was made the secretary to a bishop. A few years later he was appointed to go to Rome. He was appointed to be a Cardinal in 1953, and was elected Pope in 1958 at the age 76. His birth name was Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, but he chose the name John upon accepting the chair of Pope. He was known for many things, including commissioning / beginning the Vatican II Council. He was also known as The Good Pope, and was canonized alongside Saint Pope John Paul II. Upon becoming the Pope, his first statement was the Vatican must modernize the Church. Hear more on the day of Pope Saint Pope John 23rd’s Feast Day. Listen to: Remembering Saint Pope John 23rd: The Good Pope on His Feast Day --------------------------------- Image: Official Photo: Pope Saint John 23rd Bishop of Rome: 1958-1963 --------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke: 11: 15-26 First Reading: GAL: 3: 7-14