Pope John XXIII was one of the most popular pontiffs of all time. John endeared himself to Catholics and non-Catholics alike with his wisdom and sense of humor. In contrast to some of his predecessors, John was friendly and did not stand on ceremony. In Good Pope John, Michael Collins traces the life and times of this remarkable man. The reader travels with Angelo Roncalli from his birthplace in Sotto il Monte to the Vatican, gaining an insight into the mind and soul of Good Pope John.