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St. John XXIII
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How is a pope elected?
Popes are elected for life. Learn about how they get the job.
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How to become a saint: Canonization explained
Step one: Be Catholic.
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John XXIII
Pope John XXIII said the goal of his papacy was to “bring the church up to date”...
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Pope facts
Discover fascinating facts about popes throughout the history of the Roman Catholic...
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Hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church
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Pope John XXIII wearing a papal tiara (triregnum)
Angelo Roncalli was elected pope in 1958. He chose John as his papal name, becoming...
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Second Vatican Council
Council fathers processing through St. Peter's Square during the opening ceremony...
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Inauguration ceremony of the Second Vatican Council
Pope John XXIII being carried to St. Peter's Basilica for the inauguration of the...
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Beloved pontiff
Although John XXIII's papacy lasted only five years, the combination of his accomplishments...
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