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Aggiornamento<\/em>, the Italian word that means \u201cbringing up to date,\u201d expresses the multifaceted agenda for Church renewal undertaken at the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), initiated by Pope John XXIII. He is remembered for his pivotal role in Vatican II, and his annual feast day is October 11, commemorating his opening of the Council on October 11, 1962.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fourth of 13 children of peasant farmers, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli<\/a> was born in the village of Sotto il Monte in Northern Italy in 1881. He entered the seminary as a young boy and at the tender age of 15 began writing his spiritual diary, published as Journal of a Soul<\/em><\/a> after his death. His aim in life was to be a saint<\/a> \u2014 and he made it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young Father Roncalli began the varied assignments which would later serve him well during his pontificate. He served as the bishop\u2019s secretary and taught in the seminary. He was designated a military chaplain during World War I, and then worked in Rome at Propaganda Fide. As a bishop, he was papal representative in Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece, served as apostolic nuncio to France, and became cardinal-patriarch of Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before and during the dark days of World War II, Bishop Roncalli profoundly felt the tragic plight of the Jewish people. He initiated working bonds with several Jewish and non-Jewish individuals and organizations to protect Jews from being handed over to the Nazis. In one of many concrete examples, from 1938 to 1939 he helped organize the transport of 10,000 Jewish children to safety. After World War II, Bishop Roncalli continued his active support of the Jewish people and promoted establishing the state of Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning his pontificate at age 77 on October 28, 1958, Angelo Roncalli brought a whole new pastoral and personal style to the papacy. Over the years of his short pontificate (1958-1963) John XXIII became a beloved figure worldwide, popularly known as \u201cGood Pope John.\u201d On the 50th anniversary of Pope John\u2019s death, Pope Francis noted that John XXIII\u2019s life is a lesson in how obedience and trust in God lead to interior peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pope Francis said: \u201cThe whole world recognized Pope John as a pastor and father, a pastor because he was a father. \u2026 It is so beautiful to find a priest, a good priest, filled with goodness.\u201d He was \u201can effective weaver of relationships and a solid champion of unity, both in the ecclesiastical community and outside it.\u201d He was always \u201copen to dialogue with the Christians of other churches, with representatives of the Jewish and Muslim worlds and with many other people of good will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, the world loved Pope John XXIII and his cheerful, affectionate nature. He was an optimist, a true \u201cpilgrim of hope,\u201d and communicated this spirit to the Church \u2014 particularly through the Second Vatican Council. In his spiritual diary he noted: \u201cI have never met a pessimist who accomplished any good.\u201d He had retained his good humor even during very difficult assignments, choosing to seize the moment and emphasize the potential good to be accomplished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Good Pope John \u2014 Pope John XXIII \u2014 as drawn by Jesuit Father Henry C. Ponce, who was at one time a student of this article\u2019s author, Maryknoll Father James H. Kroeger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

His joviality and humor became legendary. Two examples suffice. One day he overheard some Italian women speaking of his appearance, saying that he was old, obese, and homely. Pope John turned and benignly observed: \u201cYou must remember that being pope is not exactly a beauty contest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A diplomat newly accredited to the Holy See asked the pope how many people worked at the Vatican. \u201cOh, no more than half of them!\u201d replied John XXIII, winking an eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John XXIII\u2019s outlook is, in fact, a spirituality that he communicated to the world. He took the call to holiness seriously throughout his entire life. His profound trust was evident in his simplicity, patience, gentleness and affability, qualities manifested in his varied writings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, John XXIII could be very forceful in asserting his conviction that the Christian faith should result in deep, joyful hope. In his opening speech to the Second Vatican Council, he said: \u201cWe feel we must disagree with those prophets of gloom who are always forecasting disaster, as though the end of the world were at hand\u201d (quoted by Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium<\/em> 84). He believed that divine providence was renewing humanity through a perceptive reading of the \u201csigns of the times.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some insights from his \u201cDaily Decalogue of Pope John XXIII\u201d are:   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Only for today, I will be happy in the certainty that I was created to be happy, not only in the other world but also in this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Only for today, I will do one good deed and not tell anyone about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Only for today, I will have no fears. In particular, I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful and to believe in goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We marvel at Saint John XXIII\u2019s wisdom and seek to put it into practice \u2014 each and every day, transforming us all into a truly joyful community of Jesus\u2019 missionary disciples!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maryknoll Father James H. Kroeger<\/a> served in mission in Asia for over five decades. He is the author of Walking with Pope Francis: The Official Documents in Everyday Language (Orbis Books \u2013 2023)<\/a> and A Joyful Journey with Pope Francis (Faith Alive Books \u2013 2024)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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