Tag: St. John XXIII
With the World Day of Peace approaching we reflect on the...
Jan. 1, the day when we begin a new year, is the World Day of Peace for the Catholic Church. Inspired by St. John...
The ‘journey of friendship’ between Catholics and Jews
On June 13, 1960, French historian Jules Isaac arrived at the Vatican for a private audience with St. John XXIII. The octogenarian Jewish professor...
Remains of St. John XXIII begin pilgrimage in his home diocese
BERGAMO, Italy (CNS) -- Accompanied by Bishop Francesco Beschi of Bergamo and escorted by both Italian and Vatican police officers, the glass coffin containing...