If in john paul ii the key word is courage of the faith, in john xxiii the key word is the strength of goodness, cardinal comastri told cna. Blessed john xxiii is one of the most beloved popes in all of historyand quite possibly the most misunderstood. John xxiii is a 2003 italian television movie written. It was a patriarchal family in the sense that the families of two brothers lived together, headed by his greatuncle zaverio, who had never married and whose wisdom guided.
The good pope is a short but accurate portrayal of one of our greatest popes. The film is based on real life events of pope john xxiii. The good pope 2003 il papa buono original title 3h biography, drama tv movie 28 january 2003. Ed asner made an impression friday when he appeared in a film studio dressed in white, looking a lot like the good pope. He gave a detailed background of the papacy, the man who became pope john xxiii, and both his immediate predecessors and successors through pope john paul ii. The apostolic exhortation sacrae laudis 6 january 1962 is, to my mind, wonderfully revealing of the piety of good pope john.
Bob hoskins, rolando ravello, john light, remo remotti, pope john xxiii, carlo cecchi, roberto citran, fabrizio vidale, sergio bini bustric, francesco venditti, ricky tognazzi, the good pope. The film is based on real life events of roman catholic pope john xxiii. One night, in the late 1980s, during a retreat as a firstyear jesuit novice, i was poking around the retreat house library when i should have been praying. There were and there are many, both in the church and in the secular media, who would have us believe that papa roncalli was a revolutionary, a modernist, an iconoclast. But all in all, the good pope is an accurate movie, especially as a biographical work. The similarities between pius xii and john xxiii should be stressed more in this film. Acclaimed not only for its grace, skill and erudition, the washington post but also for its warm, engaging narrative, thomas cahills hinges of history series humanized the history of both the jewish and the irish people. Fifty years ago this evening, pope john xxiii died in his apartment in vatican city. Angelo giuseppe roncalli, the third of children, was born in 1881 to a family of poor farmers near bergamo, italy. John xxiii was pope for only 4 years, seven months and six days, from the 28th october to the 3rd june 1963, in a period of profound. Mass for the possession of the chair of the bishop of rome. The rush to canonize john paul ii and john xxiii is clearly a case of two popes and one halo. Christened good pope john by the media, he was the archetype for the modern papacy, a key figure in international affairs and modernizing the church. Though he was pope for only five years 195863, pope john xxiii was one of the most influential pontiffs in history.
Five things you need to know about pope john xxiii cnn. Bob hoskins, carlo cecchi, roberto citran italy, 2003 st peters, rome 3rd june 1963. John xxiii synonyms, john xxiii pronunciation, john xxiii translation, english dictionary definition of john xxiii. Papa giovanni ioannes xxiii, also known as john xxiii, pope john xxiii and pope john xxiii. The life of pope john xxiii shows the saints deep spiritual nature, as well as his great kindness towards others, said a cardinal who knew him well. I found the book enlightening and not filled with papal heroworship. The twoway catholics have known for years that pope john paul ii was destined for sainthood, but many arent so. All of the same milestones in angelo roncallis life are covered in both films, and asners film gives a stronger sense of the ecclesiastical politics that elected him as pope, but theres considerably less cheese in this hoskins film. On april 27, 2014, pope john xxiii was canonized by pope francis and declared a new saint of the catholic church given the title of saint john xxiii alongside pope john paul ii now known as saint john paul ii. While millions across the world remember john paul ii affectionately, john xxiii known as the good pope may not be as familiar. John xxiii is a 2003 italian television movie written and directed by ricky tognazzi. John xxiii definition of john xxiii by the free dictionary.
The pope of peace is a 2002 italian television movie directed by giorgio capitani. Apr 27, 2014 dubbed the good pope, john xxiiis relatively short time in office is remembered for moves which transformed the modern roman catholic church. Apr 05, 20 in somewhat muted tones, some are asking if pope francis will be like pope john xxiii, a beloved figure among many for his decision to open the second vatican council. The good pope tv movie 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Pope john xxiii was the most popular pope of the 20th century, and perhaps any other, beloved by both catholics and noncatholics. When he feels a need to serve god, angelo goes to study theology in bergamo, and in. Cerchi il papa buono giovanni ventitreesimo in streaming ita. 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. Aug 04, 2015 in this weeks letters to the editor column july 31st print edition of the remnant there is a discussion of the conciliar popes and the council. Pope john xxiii simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pope john xxiii 2dvd set il papa buono giovanni ventitreesimo the good pop, the good pope. Dubbed the good pope, john xxiiis relatively short time in office is remembered for moves which transformed the modern roman catholic church.
Live streaming high school sports for pope john xxiii. Ed asner satisfied with john xxiii portrayal in tv series. Saturday, april 26, 2014 by father james martin, sj. Pope john xxiii, regarded as one of the most popular popes, was the head of the catholic church from 1958 to 1963. This story will help us understand why thousands flocked to rome to join pope john xxiii in his final hours and why millions around the world mourned his death.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central. Pope who convoked the second vatican council, the first general council of the church in almost a. Pope john xxiii is a 2003 italian television movie written and directed by ricky tognazzi. He was a bighearted man and a man of god, who had gained the confidence and affection of people everywhere. Pope john xxiii biography childhood, life achievements. There was something about roncallis wayshis buoyant personality and selfdeprecating humor. John xxiii is a 2003 italian television film written and. Bob hoskins, carlo cecchi, roberto citran italy, 2003 st peters, rome 3. Pope john xxiii simple english wikipedia, the free. Pope john paul ii waves as he arrives at the midnight mass to celebrate the birth of christ at st. Secondly, the framing method for the flashbacks works better here than the asner film. Provided to youtube by believe sas theme from the good pope, 2003 ennio morricone 50 years of music 92 original scores recorded by ennio morricone in concert.
He was pope during the most extraordinary chapter in history. Feb 10, 2002 ed asner satisfied with john xxiii portrayal in tv series. He was dubbed to be the good pope and although he may not be familiar as pope john ii, here are 18 things you need to know about the muchloved pope. On september 3, 2000, pope john xxiii was beatified and given the title of blessed john xxiii. However, this time, it is him who hears gentle words of jesus tu es petrus. In his short time as pope, john xxiii touched the hearts of every creed and color. Pope john xxiii tv is a film directed by ricky tognazzi with bob hoskins, roberto citran, sergio bini bustric, carlo cecchi, year. Indeed, the papacy of the former angelo giuseppe roncalli remains a benchmark by which his successors are judged.
It also explains his interests in issues of socail justice. While john xxiii focuses on the papal conclave and keeps flashing back to vignettes in the popes earlier life, the good pope looks back through the eyes of a cardinal and minimizes backandforth cutting. The remnant newspaper the last words of good pope john. Almost from the moment he was elected pope, angelo roncallior good pope john, as he came to be knowncaptivated the world. An experienced diplomat, a veteran of ecumenical dialogue, and a gifted pastor and bishop, he brought a wealth of. One writer points out that pope john xxiii summoned the italian bishops to the roman synod of 1959 as an anticipation of the second. For his humor, his openness, his generosity, and his warmth, many people loved him. Born angelo giuseppe roncalli, he convened the second vatican council 196265 and raised the papacy to new popularity with his warm, friendly style after the severe formality of his predecessor, pius xii. Angelo roncalli, born in sotto il monte in 1881, is known for his. Frequently the laughing jesus reminds me of pope john xxiii, who was known for his own good humor, and, i think, was one of the guys who got it. Such a rich, loving, caring and christian life he lived. John xxiii was born into a family of poverty which makes it amazing that he became pope.
With bob hoskins, carlo cecchi, roberto citran, fabrizio vidale. Aside from pope john paul ii who was canonized as saint, pope john xxiii and his works shall also never be forgotten. Il papa buono, also known with the shorten titles the good pope and the good pope. Thirdly, hoskins is superior in many ways to asner in the role of john xxiii. Il papa buono giovanni ventitreesimo film in streaming ita. In somewhat muted tones, some are asking if pope francis will be like pope john xxiii, a beloved figure among many for his decision to open the second vatican council. Cns this article appears in the papal canonizations feature series. Apr 23, 2014 the rush to canonize john paul ii and john xxiii is clearly a case of two popes and one halo.
In this weeks letters to the editor column july 31st print edition of the remnant there is a discussion of the conciliar popes and the council. Pope john xxiii 2dvd set il papa buono giovanni ventitreesimo the. On april 27, 2014, pope john xxiii was canonized by pope francis and declared a new saint of the catholic church given the title of saint john xxiii alongside pope john. The good pope tv movie 2003 the good pope tv movie. The movie is worth seeing as a chance to get to know this pope, so similar to john paul ii in his emphasis on peace, dialog, and unity of all who believe in christ. The twoway catholics have known for years that pope john paul ii was destined for sainthood, but many arent so familiar with john xxiii, who. Our story reporting the death of pope john xxiii cns blog. Although few people had as great an impact on the 20th century as pope john xxiii, he avoided the limelight as much as possible.
But to see john xxiii as a sort of papal santa claus is to only partly understand him. Indeed, one writer has noted that his ordinariness seems one of his most remarkable qualities. Pope john xxiii 2003 g 01282003 it drama, history 3h user score. Boni pastoris good shepherd establishing the pontifical commission for. When he feels a need to serve god, angelo goes to study theology in bergamo, and in apollinare school rome. In pope john xxiii, he combines his remarkable insight and knowledge to portray this legendary and beloved pontiff. As someone who has enjoyed most but not all books by thomas cahill, i was interested in how he would treat this topic. John xxiii is a 2003 italian television film written and directed by ricky tognazzi. Pope john xxiii 2003 on allmovie this documentary profiles pope john xxiii, who. This is the unedited version of our story reporting on his death. An experienced diplomat, a veteran of ecumenical dialogue, and a gifted pastor and bishop, he brought a wealth of experience to the office of pope.
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