"... just as food is necessary to the life of the body, so good reading is necessary to the life of the soul." ― Pope John XXIII From Pope John XXIII Clergyman Added on 1/31/2026 About Pope John XXIII Pope John XXIII was head of the Catholic Church from 1958 to 1963. He is known for convening the Second Vatican Council. Born: 1881-11-25 Died: 1963-06-03 View all quotes from Pope John XXIII