John XXIII

noun

1. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, 1881–1963, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1958–63.

John XXIII

noun

1. John XXIII18811963MItalianRELIGION: pope original name Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli. 1881–1963, pope (1958–63). He promoted ecumenism and world peace and summoned the second Vatican Council (1962–65)

Example Sentences

Moretta’s hero is Pope John XXIII, perhaps best known for helping incorporate the local vernacular, instead of Latin, into Masses in 1964.

From Los Angeles Times

The style had not been worn by a pope since John XXIII, who died in 1963.

From Washington Post

Francis is celebrating a Mass on Tuesday in honor of St. John XXIII, who convened the council and presided over its opening sessions.

From Washington Times

No miracle has yet been verified — and for the church to make him a saint, he officially needs two, though Francis waived the second miracle in the case of Pope John XXIII.

From New York Times

According to the school’s website, the nickname was in homage to John XXIII, who was “referred to by some in the church as a rebel.”

From Washington Times