Pope John XXIII a Simple Priest Seen As Man Of Peace
A lengthy profile traces Angelo Roncalli’s humble Bergamo beginnings and rise to pope in 1958. It highlights his pastoral nature, late life diplomacy, role in ecumenism, and tenure marked by modest routine, reforms, and landmark travels and awards.
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Interregnum Continues Papal Work Across Vatican
Rome begins interim rule of 82 cardinal electors after Pope John XXIII death. Cardinal Masella heads the administration, coordinating a conclave to start between June 17 and 20. Cardinals gather in Vatican City for daily congregations, mourning rites, and preparations for the nine day funeral period concluding June 11.
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Hungary
Possibility of First Non Italian Pontiff in 400 Years
Barrett McGurn discusses the Vatican papal election outlook noting rising odds for a non Italian pope. He cites changing Italian cardinals' share and the trend toward a global church, with Pius XII and church leaders weighing national influence and the potential for an American pope in the future.
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Protestants Praise Pope John XXIII for Dialogue Boost
Protestant leaders across World Council of Churches and Lutheran Federation hailed Pope John XXIII for fostering ecumenical dialogue. W A Visser t Hooft said the pope’s tenure sparked crucial church relations progress, while Franklin Clark Fry of Lutherans called him beloved, uniting Christians across confessions at death.
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