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11 October 1962: Pope John XXIII solemnly opened the Second Vatican Council | Fr. Z's Blog
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St. John's Day XXIII is celebrated every 11 October in honor of this figure of Catholicism that was appointed Pope during the 20th century. The date coincides with the opening of the Council of Vatican II, one of the most important milestones of the Catholic Church of recent times. The story of John XXIII Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born on 25 November 1881 in Sotto il Monte in Bergamo, Italy. Interested in the faith, he decided to start his st…
11 October 1962: Pope John XXIII solemnly opened the Second Vatican Council | Fr. Z's Blog
On this day in 1962, Pope John XXIII solemnly opened the Second Vatican Council, the 21st and most recent ecumenical council of the Catholic Church. pic.twitter.com/8IlECgpsil — Catholic Sat (@CatholicSat) October 11, 2025 A quote from his opening speech called … Read More →
Pope Saint John XXIII
Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli in Sotto il Monte on 25 November 1881, the future Pope Saint John XXIII was to leave an indelible mark on the Catholic Church and the world. His journey, from humble beginnings to leading the Church through a transformative council, showcases a life dedicated to service, faith, and love. The fourth of thirteen children, Roncalli was baptized on the day of his birth. Under the mentorship of Father Francesco Rebuzzini…
Good Pope John and His Council - Catholic Insight
Today marks the anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, now more than six decades back to those heady days of the early sixties, the future, to many eyes, full of promise and hope, throwing off the shackles of their own ancien regime, the bourgeois suburbia of the post-war era giving way to the hoary hedonism of the hippies. This is also the day chosen by the Church to commemorate the Pontiff who called the Council, John XXIII,…
Who was St. John XXIII St. John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, was the 261st Pope of the Catholic Church, elected on October 28, 1958. He was born on November 25, 1881 in Sotto il Monte, in the province of Bergamo, in a family of peasants. His humility and pastoral spirit made him one of the most beloved popes of the 20th century. The path towards holiness John XXIII was canonized on April 27, 2014 by Pope Francis, together with Pope John…
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