What was Pope John XXIII's position on bishops' involvement in local elections?
Prohibited interference
Encouraged involvement
No official stance
Supported selective involvement
Answer
Pope John XXIII prohibited bishops from interfering with local elections in Italian politics. This was part of his efforts to modernize the Church and its involvement with affairs of state.
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