Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Pope John XXIII: The Saint Who Launched Vatican II and Inspired the Modern World
    Pope John XXIII: The Saint Who Launched Vatican II and Inspired the Modern World
    Pope John XXIII: The Saint Who Launched Vatican II and Inspired the Modern World
    Audiobook4 hours

    Pope John XXIII: The Saint Who Launched Vatican II and Inspired the Modern World

    Written by Gerard Mannion

    Narrated by Gerard Mannion

    3.5/5

    ()

    About this audiobook

    Perhaps no one had a greater influence on the Roman Catholic Church in the twentieth century than Pope John XXIII. Born Angelo Roncalli (1881–1963), he rose from humble beginnings to become a passionate advocate for social justice and world peace. Canonized by Pope Francis in 2014, he was known for his compassion and charity.

    In this course, you will join the late ecclesial expert and Georgetown professor Gerard Mannion to experience the enduring charisma of Saint John XXIII. In 12 fascinating lectures, you will journey through his inspiring life, his powerful leadership in calling the Second Vatican Council, and his lasting legacy for the world today.

    John XXIII (r. 1958–1963) enchanted the world with his charismatic papacy that stressed peace and justice. A true shepherd for the people, he united cultures across the globe and championed interreligious dialogue. Facing a world torn apart by war and conflict, he united people around the globe with his message of love and warm teaching style.

    All of this would have marked him as a great pope, but his greatest achievement was the calling of the Second Vatican Council (1962–65), which he called to bring the church “up to date” (aggiornamento). In introducing this reform, John XXIII changed the Church forever.

    Discover anew the power of this inspiring saint’s teachings today.

    This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLearn25
    Release dateApr 28, 2014
    ISBN9781632512192
    Pope John XXIII: The Saint Who Launched Vatican II and Inspired the Modern World

    Related to Pope John XXIII

    Related audiobooks

    Religious Biographies For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      The Scent Of Roses

      Apr 25, 2019

      The Scent Of Roses
      3 min read

    • Article

      The Church & the Holocaust

      Mar 6, 2020

      The Church & the Holocaust
      3 min read

    • Article

      Papal Power Struggle

      May 13, 2021

      In March 1800, following a tense and divisive conclave that dragged on for more than three months, Barnaba Chiaramonti was elected to the papacy, taking the pontifical name of Pius VII. To many who knew him, he seemed modest and unassuming – in the w

      2 min read

    • Article

      Greatest Popes

      Dec 31, 2020

      Born Francesco della Rovere, the Sistine Chapel was built under his papacy. He also helped found the Vatican Library. But when it came to politics, Sixtus was unlucky. He waged war to gain Ferrara for his nephew, but lost, and he piled money and titl

      3 min read

    • Article

      Pope Francis Calls For Fraternity In Christmas Day Address

      Dec 25, 2018

      The pope, an outspoken advocate for refugees and migrants, urged the international community to set aside its differences and turn its attention to crises around the world.

      2 min read

    • Article

      'The Pope Who Would Be King' Details The Birth Of The Modern Papacy

      Apr 17, 2018

      Pope Francis, the current supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church, wields two different kinds of authority, one vast and one minuscule. The vast one is obvious: The Pope is seen as the heir to St. Peter, the spiritual leader of the world's more than 1

      3 min read

    • Article

      Bill Press: The World's Second Biggest Lie

      Jun 30, 2022

      We know Donald Trump’s spreading a big lie. But he’s not the only one. So’s the Vatican. Trump’s big lie is that he won the 2020 presidential election, which he did not. The Vatican’s big lie, which it’s been spreading since World War II, is that Pop

      3 min read

    • Article

      The Renaissance

      Feb 11, 2022

      THE Renaissance was a period in European history that falls between the Middle Ages and the Modern Era. Historians define it as starting in the 1300s and ending in the 1600s. The French word renaissance means “rebirth”. During this time there was a r

      4 min read

    • Article

      Brave And Barmy New Worlds

      Jun 24, 2021

      Brave And Barmy New Worlds
      4 min read

    • Article

      Higher Power

      Aug 9, 2022

      Higher Power
      2 min read

    • Article

      The Benedictines

      Jan 5, 2024

      The Benedictines
      9 min read

    • Article

      Thousands Pour Into St. Peter's As The Funeral Of Retired Pope Benedict XVI Begins

      Jan 5, 2023

      Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St. Peter's Square.

      4 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Pope John XXIII

    3.5/5

    3 ratings1 review

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 1/5
      The Roman Catholic Church doesn’t recognize this man as a saint nor a Roman Catholic. He is an apostate heretic who has lead souls to hell, where he himself is and will remain along with John Paul 2 the blasphemer and the sodomite Paul the 6th