- 1. St. John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli on November 25, 1881, in Sotto il Monte, Italy, was a pivotal figure in the 20th century, renowned for his gentle spirit and profound impact on the Catholic Church. Ordained as a priest in 1904, he served in various roles including as a visitor to Italian immigrants in the United States, and later as a bishop and a papal diplomat. His ascension to the papacy in 1958 was marked by his pastoral approach and the call for renewal within the Church. The most notable achievement of his pontificate was the convening of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), which aimed to address relations between the Church and the modern world. Through the Council, St. John XXIII promoted ecumenism, liturgical reforms, and a greater emphasis on social justice and the dignity of human life. His encyclicals, particularly 'Mater et Magistra' and 'Pacem in Terris', emphasized peace, the importance of social welfare, and the Church's responsibility toward the poor and marginalized. Known affectionately as the 'Good Pope', he was canonized on April 27, 2014, by Pope Francis, further solidifying his legacy as a beacon of hope and compassion for millions, advocating for a Church that reaches out to all humanity.
What was St. John XXIII's birth name?
A) Karol Wojtyła
B) Eugenio Pacelli
C) Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
D) Giovanni Battista Vianney
- 2. In which year was St. John XXIII elected pope?
A) 1948
B) 1958
C) 1955
D) 1963
- 3. What significant event did St. John XXIII initiate?
A) Council of Trent
B) Ecumenical Patriarchate
C) World Youth Day
D) Second Vatican Council
- 4. Which country was St. John XXIII born in?
A) France
B) Italy
C) Spain
D) Germany
- 5. St. John XXIII served as pope from which years?
A) 1961 to 1968
B) 1958 to 1963
C) 1963 to 1978
D) 1945 to 1950
- 6. How did St. John XXIII die?
A) In an assassination
B) From cancer
C) From a heart attack
D) From pneumonia
- 7. Where is St. John XXIII buried?
A) Rome Cathedral
B) Assisi
C) Vatican Gardens
D) St. Peter's Basilica
- 8. St. John XXIII was known for his approach to what type of society?
A) Early church
B) Feudal society
C) Modern society
D) Renaissance culture
- 9. What was St. John XXIII's papal nickname?
A) John the Merciful
B) John the Wise
C) Good Pope John
D) Pope of Peace
- 10. St. John XXIII is known for promoting which of the following?
A) Fundamentalism
B) Sectarianism
C) Ecumenism
D) Isolationism
- 11. St. John XXIII's motto as pope was?
A) Caritas in Veritate
B) Fides et Ratio
C) Pax et Bonum
D) Obedientia et Pax
- 12. St. John XXIII's papacy is especially noted for how many years?
A) 5 years
B) 8 years
C) 10 years
D) 3 years
- 13. St. John XXIII promoted which type of dialogue?
A) Monologue
B) Nationalist dialogue
C) Interfaith dialogue
D) Anti-reformation dialogue
- 14. St. John XXIII wrote an encyclical addressing nuclear war called?
A) Sollicitudo Rei Socialis
B) Deus Caritas Est
C) Pacem in Terris
D) Fides et Ratio
- 15. What was St. John XXIII's role before becoming pope?
A) Patriarch of Venice
B) Cardinal of Paris
C) Bishop of Rome
D) Archbishop of Milan
- 16. St. John XXIII was declared a saint in what year?
A) 2013
B) 2000
C) 2014
D) 1988
- 17. What was St. John XXIII’s role during World War II?
A) He was a prisoner
B) He served as a diplomat
C) He was a combat chaplain
D) He led military efforts
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