source: Succeeding Pope John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council and fostered improved ecumenical relations with Orthodox and Protestants, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements.
target: He succeeded Pope John XXIII.  He continued the Second Vatican Council.  He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Orthodox and Protestants.  These improvements resulted in many historic meetings and agreements.
references: He succeeded Pope John XXIII.  He continued the Second Vatican Council.  He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Orthodox and Protestants.  These improvements resulted in many historic meetings and agreements.