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Anniversary of Pope John XXIII death and church reform
Ten years after Pope John XXIII died at 7 49 p m pilgrims gathered as a simple funeral dawned. The late leader transformed the Vatican opening the church to world scrutiny and humanity in governance. His brief reign sparked reform and his sainthood cause proceeds beyond local inspection. Cardinal Roncalli’s election followed lengthy conclave debates and a search for a unifying figure.
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Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
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Giuseppe Sarto
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Cardinal Sarto
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