The Good Pope

Angelo Roncalli born in Sotto Il Monte in 1881 is known for his profound spirituality as well as his extraordinary goodness from the young years of his life When he feels a need to serve God Angelo goes to study theology in Bergamo and in Apollinare School Rome and becomes a priest During his studies he gets to know his two dearest friends Mattia and Nicola Very soon most people see marvelous talents in him including his wide knowledge and a constant readiness for sacrifice The Holy See makes him go further to bishop and cardinal and the Holy Father sends him to various places as a representative of the Church When Pius XII dies on October the 9th 1958 77 yearold Angelo goes to Rome to conclave to choose a new pope However this time it is him who hears gentle words of Jesus Tu es Petrus You are Peter and from October the 28th leads the church as pope John XXIII