Pope John XXIII offered to mediate between US President John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. Both men applauded the pope for his deep commitment to peace. Khrushchev would later send a message via Norman Cousins and the letter expressed his best wishes for the pontiff's ailing health. John XXIII personally typed and sent a message back to him, thanking him for his letter. Cousins, meanwhile, travelled to New York City and ensured that John would become Time magazine's 'Man of the Year'. John XXIII became the first Pope to receive the title, followed by John Paul II in 1994 and Francis in 2013. COUNT 5
QSN1 John XXIII offered to mediate between who? ANS1 US President John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev QSN2 When was the Cuban Missile Crisis? ANS2 October 1962 QSN3 Who expressed best wishes for the pope's health? ANS3 Nikita Khrushchev QSN4 John XXIII became the first pope to receive what title? ANS4 Time magazine's 'Man of the Year' QSN5 Who was the latest pope to hold the title of 'Man of the Year?' ANS5 Francis