(A.D. 1881–1963) Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, Italian priest, archbishop of Venice (A.D. 1953–1958), then popeThe Roman Catholic bishop of Rome who is regarded as the successor of the chief apostle, Peter, and as the Vicar of Christ is the holder of the Aposto... more (A.D. 1958–1963), who summoned the Second Vatican CouncilA.D. 1962–1965 The Second Vatican Council provides measures for reforms within the Roman Catholic Church and increased ecumenical offerings to non-R... more with the aim of aggiornamientoan Italian term meaning bringing up to date. It was used extensively during the Second Vatican Council. more, bringing the church up to date.
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