Saint John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, was Pope from 1958 to 1963 and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Saint John XXIII is best known for convening the Second Vatican Council, which introduced significant reforms and modernizations to the Catholic Church. He was known for his kindness, humility, and sense of humor, earning him the nickname "Good Pope John." John XXIII was also instrumental in improving relations between the Catholic Church and other Christian denominations, as well as with Judaism. He was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis in 2014.
Feast Day is on October 11
Patronage: Papal delegates, Patriarchy of Venice, Second Vatican Council, and the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite.
