1263788054 2009 Studies of Religion Assessment Task
POPE JOHN XXIII BY JESSICA DAVIS YEAR 12
Pope John XXIII had a significant contribution to the development of Christianity. He contributed socially, politically, liturgically and was a major influence in the establishment of ecumenism in the Catholic Church. Pope John XXIII was an advocate of Christian unity, social justice, human rights and the promotion of world peace.
Pope John was described as the “people’s pope” because of his friendly nature, warm sense of humour, he was peaceful, gracious and most especially humble. Pope John’s family was quite poor, and his mother would often welcome and serve a meal to a stranger. This showed him that kindness can be offered without money, and it doesn’t take much to change someone’s life.
He often visited the Regina Coeli prison, emphasising his traits of forgiveness and his will to help the less fortunate. He was a part of making the UN Declaration of Human Rights. He won peace prizes and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Through his contribution to the social aspect of his personality he constantly made an excellent example of Catholicism, he was the perfect representation of what God intended for this world. By not being a particularly private man he showed the rest of the world just how understanding, and united world faiths can be. He demonstrated that you can be of any faith to change the world and to make it a better place.
“born poor, but of honoured and humble people. I am proud to die poor”
Pope John XXIII
His major documents were Mater et Magistra (Mother and Teacher) and Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth) which was especially important asking for peace in the midst of the Cold War. Their major concern was to unite the world against the widening gap between rich and poor, to work for a more just world, human rights, and disarmament. These documents changed the way the Catholic Church approached social issues.
Pope John XXIII made the church much more human. By his work, people could relate to him. He
Pope John XXIII had a significant contribution to the development of Christianity. He contributed socially, politically, liturgically and was a major influence in the establishment of ecumenism in the Catholic Church. Pope John XXIII was an advocate of Christian unity, social justice, human rights and the promotion of world peace.
Pope John was described as the “people’s pope” because of his friendly nature, warm sense of humour, he was peaceful, gracious and most especially humble. Pope John’s family was quite poor, and his mother would often welcome and serve a meal to a stranger. This showed him that kindness can be offered without money, and it doesn’t take much to change someone’s life.
He often visited the Regina Coeli prison, emphasising his traits of forgiveness and his will to help the less fortunate. He was a part of making the UN Declaration of Human Rights. He won peace prizes and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Through his contribution to the social aspect of his personality he constantly made an excellent example of Catholicism, he was the perfect representation of what God intended for this world. By not being a particularly private man he showed the rest of the world just how understanding, and united world faiths can be. He demonstrated that you can be of any faith to change the world and to make it a better place.
“born poor, but of honoured and humble people. I am proud to die poor”
Pope John XXIII
His major documents were Mater et Magistra (Mother and Teacher) and Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth) which was especially important asking for peace in the midst of the Cold War. Their major concern was to unite the world against the widening gap between rich and poor, to work for a more just world, human rights, and disarmament. These documents changed the way the Catholic Church approached social issues.
Pope John XXIII made the church much more human. By his work, people could relate to him. He