Southern cross. (Savannah, Ga.) 1963-2021, June 08, 1963, Image 5
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The Southern Cross, June 8, 1963—PAGE 5
Pictorial Highlights Of Pontiffs Reign
The new Pope shortly after his election, with Cardinal
Leger of Montreal, Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angeles
is in the background.
Pope John talks with former President Eisenhower who was received in private
audience.
Pope John looking thoughtful and wrapped in his cloak
to protect him from the wind, walks down the arcade of
the Cloisters of St. Paul's Outside the Walls on the way
to the room in which he announced his intention of calling
an ecumenical council.
Pope John signs Motu Proprio convoking Second Vatican
Council.
Holy Father Proclaims a Saint—From his throne in
St. Peter’s Basilica, His Holiness Pope John XXIII reads
the proclamation naming Martin De Porres, a Peruvian
mulatto, a saint of the Catholic Church.
Vice- President Lyndon B. Johnson bends an ear to His Holiness Pope John XXIII
during an unofficial Vatican audience with the Pontiff.
Pope John welcomes dignitaries from Africa.
His Holiness gives his blessing to other church digni
taries at the opening ceremony of the Second Vatican
Council.
Pontiff was named 1962’s "Man of The Year" by Time
Magazine.
John XXIII bends to kiss the crucifix during Good Friday services at St. Peter’s
Basilica in Vatican City.
Italy's President Segni presents Holy Father with medal
and Chalice as part of Balzan Peace Price ceremony.
One of the last official functions was audience with Ste
fan Cardinal Wyszynski, Polish Primate.