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Pope John XXIII

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (November 25, 1881-June 3, 1963)
    Birth name was Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
    261st Pope

Why he might be annoying:

    Some conspiracy theorists (mainly those who disagree with the Vatican II reforms) claim he was not legitimately elected Pope.
    During the 3rd ballot of the 1958 Papal Conclave, Cardinal Giuseppe Siri walked towards the balcony of the Sistine Chapel right as smoke was emitting from the chimney, thus leading some to believe he was the new Pope.
    No one will ever know the truth, as all the Cardinals who participated in that conclave are now dead.
    If any of them had come forth about the truth, they would be excommunicated.
    He was elected with many believing he would be a 'transitional Pope.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He excommunicated Fidel Castro.
    He came from a working family to become one of the most beloved Popes of all time.
    He initiated the Vatican II reforms, which among other things, allowed Catholic Mass to be conducted in the vernacular language, removed the communion rail that separated the congregation from the clergy, and make the Church more 'people friendly.'
    He was Beatified (one step below sainthood) by Pope John Paul II.
    When First Lady Jackie Kennedy visited the Vatican in 1962, she genuflected and addressed him (correctly) as 'Your Holiness.' He responded by jovially yelling 'Jackie!' and hugging her.
    Those who worked with him or even met him just once always described him as friendly, loving, generous, and personable.
    He was known by many as 'Good Pope John.'

Credit: Blossman


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    In 2023, Out of 148 Votes: 48.65% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 19 Votes: 31.58% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 135 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
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    In 2015, Out of 144 Votes: 56.94% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 461 Votes: 45.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 78 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 217 Votes: 47.47% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 135 Votes: 45.93% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 111 Votes: 38.74% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 84 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 160 Votes: 48.75% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 1012 Votes: 43.77% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 1485 Votes: 42.49% Annoying