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Birthdate: November 25, 1881
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII, Italy
Died: June 3, 1963
Pope John XXIII led the Catholic Church and Vatican City State from 1958 until his passing in 1963. Ordained in 1904, he held roles such as nuncio in France and delegate to Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. Elected pope at 76, he convened the Second Vatican Council in 1962, surprising many. John XXIII advanced the Church by supporting ecumenical efforts, fostering dialogues with communist nations, and updating its pastoral practices.
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