Pope John II

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    His wit all see-saw, between that and this,
    Now high, now low, now Master up, now Miss,
    And he himself one vile antithesis.
    —Alexander Pope (1688–1744)

    This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
    Bible: New Testament Matthew, 3:17.

    A “voice from heaven,” following the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.