Pope John III was elected Pope on October 28, 1058, after the death of Pope Pius XII. According to Vatican City State, he “established the Commission for the Revision of the Code of Canon Law, and convened the Second Vatican Council. He visited parishes in his diocese and dedicated himself to evangelization, ecumenism and dialogue, even with those who were distant from the Church. In March of 1963, he was awarded the International Balzan Peace Prize, in recognition of his intensive work to avoid conflict and promote peaceful coexistence among peoples. He died from stomach cancer on 3 June 1963. He was beatified by John Paul II on 3 September 2000. After his remains were found incorrupt, they were translated to the Basilica of Saint Peter’s Vatican Grottoes, at the Altar of Saint Jerome, on 3 June 2001. Pope Francis canonized him on 27 April 2014. His liturgical memorial is celebrated on 11 October, the anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council.” (from Vatican City State: https://www.vaticanstate.va/en/state-and-government/general-informations/saint-of-the-day/801-11-october-saint-john-xxiii.html
