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Catholic Church

The largest Christian church, led by the Pope.

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Also known as
Roman Catholic Church
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  1. headed by Pope John XXIII (Pope) 28 Oct 1958 – 3 Jun 1963

The Catholic Church is the largest branch of Christianity. Pope John XXIII led it from 1958 to 1963; John F. Kennedy was its first member to become US president.

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  1. 28 Oct 1958 – 3 Jun 1963 Pope John XXIII head of Catholic Church
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  1. Pope John XXIII (biography for the beatification), Catholic Church, 3 Sep 2000. Primary record
    At the death of Pius XII he was elected Pope on 28 October 1958, taking the name John XXIII.
  2. John F. Kennedy: Campaigns and Elections, Miller Center, University of Virginia. Scholarship & press
    West Virginia was critical for Kennedy, who had to show that a wealthy Catholic was electable there.
  3. Roman Catholicism, Encyclopaedia Britannica. Scholarship & press
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