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How did Pope John XXIII respond to the Cuban missile crisis?
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St. John XXIII
Pope John XXIII said the goal of his papacy was to “bring the church up to date” and regenerate Catholic faith.
During the Cuban missile crisis of 1962, Pope John XXIII played a role as a mediator by publicly urging both the United States and the Soviet Union to exercise caution and restraint. His intervention was well-received, earning the appreciation of both President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev.1