# Pope John XXIII

_Priest, bishop, cardinal, pope_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Pope John XXIII was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 28 October 1958 until his death on 3 June 1963.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 November 1881 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873#P19))
- **Died:** 3 June 1963 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873#P570))
- **Place of death:** Apostolic Palace ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Italy; Vatican City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873#P27))
- **Occupation:** Latin Catholic priest; transitional deacon; Latin Catholic bishop; military chaplain; bishop; Pope ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873#P106))
- **Education:** Pontifical Roman Seminary; Sapienza University of Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873#P69))
- **Positions held:** Pope (28 October 1958 – 3 June 1963); cardinal priest (29 October 1953 – 28 October 1958); patriarch of Venice (15 January 1953 – 28 October 1958); cardinal (since 12 January 1953); Apostolic Nuncio to France (22 December 1944 – 12 January 1953); titular archbishop (30 November 1934 – 29 October 1953); titular archbishop (3 March 1925 – 30 November 1934); apostolic visitor (since 3 March 1925); deacon (since 18 December 1903); apostolic delegate ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Presidential Medal of Freedom; Balzan Prize; Order of St. Gregory the Great; Order of Pius IX; Order of the Golden Spur; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Supreme Order of Christ; War Merit Cross (Italy); Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915-1918; Commemorative Medal of the Unity of Italy; Inter-Allied Victory Medal (Italy) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873#P166))

## Questions

**When was Pope John XXIII born?**  
Pope John XXIII was born on 25 November 1881 in Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII.

**What positions has Pope John XXIII held?**  
Positions held by Pope John XXIII include: Pope (1958–1963); cardinal priest (1953–1958); patriarch of Venice (1953–1958); cardinal (since 12 January 1953); Apostolic Nuncio to France (1944–1953).

**Where did Pope John XXIII study?**  
Pope John XXIII was educated at Pontifical Roman Seminary, Sapienza University of Rome.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope John XXIII](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_John_XXIII) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q23873](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23873) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ioannes XXIII, by De Agostini, 1958–1963.jpg by De Agostini Editore (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ioannes_XXIII,_by_De_Agostini,_1958%E2%80%931963.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Pope John XXIII". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-john-xxiii. Retrieved 5 November 2026.