Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
""The Story of Pope John XXIII"" is a biography written by Joseph Anthony Breig that traces the life of Angelo Roncalli, who became Pope John XXIII. The book details Roncalli's humble beginnings as a peasant in a small Italian village and his rise through the ranks of the Catholic Church to become a beloved leader of the faith. Breig explores Roncalli's experiences serving as a chaplain during World War I, his diplomatic work as a papal nuncio, and his tenure as the patriarch of Venice before being elected pope in 1958. The book also delves into Pope John XXIII's groundbreaking papacy, including his efforts to modernize the Church and promote interfaith dialogue, as well as his role in convening the historic Second Vatican Council. Overall, ""The Story of Pope John XXIII"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential popes in modern history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.