Twentieth Century
Pope John XXIII (1881–1963)
Pope who convened the Second Vatican Council. Pope John XXIII was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 28 October 1958 until his death on 3 June 1963.
Pope who convened the Second Vatican Council. Pope John XXIII was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 28 October 1958 until his death on 3 June 1963.