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Pope John XXIII
(25 Nov 1881 - 3 Jun 1963)
Italian Pope , originally Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, was elected Pope on 28 Oct 1958 upon the death of Pius XII.
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Science Quotes by Pope John XXIII (1 quote)
In order to imbue civilization with sound principles and enliven it with the spirit of the gospel, it is not enough to be illumined with the gift of faith and enkindled with the desire of forwarding a good cause. For this end it is necessary to take an active part in the various organizations and influence them from within. And since our present age is one of outstanding scientific and technical progress and excellence, one will not be able to enter these organizations and work effectively from within unless he is scientifically competent, technically capable and skilled in the practice of his own profession.
— Pope John XXIII
Encyclical (10 Apr 1963). In Pacem in Terris, Pt. 5, 50
In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.
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