Pope John XXIII
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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.
John XXIII, c. 1958–63
Pope John XXIII, 1958–1963
Roncalli's family, c. 1890
The young priest Roncalli
Antipope John XXIII
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Baldassarre Cossa was Pisan antipope as John XXIII during the Western Schism. The Catholic Church today regards him as an antipope in opposition to Pope Gregory XII, whom it recognizes as the rightful
Pope John XXIII
…be called John." This was the first time in over 500 years that this name had been chosen; previous popes had avoided its use since the time of the Antipope John XXIII during the Western Schism several centuries before. On the choice of his papal name, Pope John XXIII said to the cardinals…
Miniature from the Chronicle of the Council of Constance by Ulrich of Richenthal
Tomb of Antipope John XXIII