Pope John XXIII Came From Piedmont Village in Alps Shadow
Vatican reports recall Pope John XXIII’s humble origins in Sotto il Monte near Milan. Relatives traveled to Rome for the 1958 coronation with gifts of sausages and simple country clothes highlighting his peasant background.
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Today in History highlights from battles and events
On this date in 1944 Fifth Army and British Eighth Army entered Rome freeing the city from Nazi forces nine months after Allied landings in Italy. Also noted: 1777 first loan to Congress from France. 1893 Anti-Saloon League formed. 1918 US and French forces push Germans past the Marne.
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High Humble Praise Pope John XXIII As Good Man
Tributes from diverse figures echo one theme Pope John XXIII was a good man, a bridgemaker who united people. Leaders and laypeople from Kennedy to Khrushchev praised his wisdom, courage, and radiant kindness guiding the church and world.
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Reverend Dr Schiotz praises Pope John openness to all faiths
In Minneapolis church leaders join in tribute to Pope John XXIII after his death. Reverend Fredrick A. Schiotz of the American Lutheran Church lauds the pope for openness to other Christians as they vow to proclaim the gospel. Archbishops and bishops from St. Paul St. Cloud Fargo praise his spirit and universal charity.
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Pope John’s Official Titles and Popular Honors
Vatican report lists Pope John as Bishop of Rome, vicar of Jesus Christ, successor of the Prince of the Apostles, supreme pontiff of the universal Church, patriarch of the West, primate of Italy, archbishop and metropolitan of Rome, and sovereign of Vatican City. He was known as the good Pope, the Pope of unity, and the Pope of peace in Rome.
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Palatine Guard of Honor at Papal Functions
The Palatine Guard of Honor in Vatican City wearing blue uniforms and plumed hats took up stations throughout the Apostolic Palace after Pope John died. About 100 members come from Rome's aristocratic Catholic families and serve without pay, taking time off from their regular jobs.
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Son of Bergamo Peasant Becomes Pope John XXIII
Vatican report traces Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli childhood in Bergamo's Sotto il Monte. From 12 miles daily to school to army service, he shaped a humble, gregarious persona. Born 1881, he rose through Bergamo Seminary to Rome and the priesthood, later becoming pope.
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Four Viterbo Teachers Awarded Summer Grants
Four Viterbo College science faculty members receive summer study grants. Sister M LaVenne heads chemistry and will study physical chemistry and analytic instrumentation at Oregon State University June 24 to August 2. James Larson attends University of Michigan June 23 to August 17 to explore nuclear techniques and radiation effects with NSF and AEC support. Sister Grace Clare studies radiation methods at Ann Arbor June 24 to August 2 under NSF AEC grant. Sister M Jostia attends a Biological Sciences Curriculum Study briefing August 18 to 30 at University of Colorado Boulder for teacher training programs.
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Woman Driver Crashes Into AAA Office in Palo Alto
Maria H. Casaurane, 70, of Palo Alto, went to the AAA office for information. She mistakenly pressed the gas instead of the brake, driving through a plate glass window. Two AAA employees, Florence West and Wade King, were bruised and treated.
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