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'''Pope John XXIII''' (1881-1963) was one of the most influential popes in history, despite his short reign from 1958 to 1963. He called the [[Vatican II]] Council, which modernized the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. Renowned for his simplicity, humor, and charity, he was one of the most beloved popes of modern times.
'''Pope John XXIII''' (1881-1963) was one of the most influential popes in history, despite his short reign from 1958 to 1963. He called the [[Vatican II]] Council, which modernized the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. Renowned for his simplicity, humor, and charity, he was one of the most beloved popes of modern times.
[[File:John-23.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Pope John Paul II]] reigned 1958-63]]
[[File:John-23.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Pope John XXIII ]] reigned 1958-63]]
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