This statue of Pope St. John XXIII stands 6.25" tall, making it the perfect size for a shelf or bookshelf. Pope St. John XXIII is known as the "Good Pope" for his impact on equality and saying "We were all made in God's image, and thus, we are all Godly alike." He is also known for calling the Second Vatican Council on January 25, 1959. His papacy ran from October 28, 1958 until his death in 1963.