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(1897 - 1978)
Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI
Italian prelate who served as Pope from 1963 to 1978, overseeing the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council.
Born Giovanni Battista Montini in 1897, he was elected Pope Paul VI in 1963.
He concluded the Second Vatican Council, implementing reforms in liturgy and Church governance.
Paul VI fostered ecumenical dialogue, improving relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestant communities.
He traveled extensively, becoming the first pope to visit six continents and engage with diverse cultures.
His encyclicals, such as Humanae Vitae, addressed moral and social issues, sparking global debate.
Canonized in 2018, his papacy is remembered for modernization and outreach within the Catholic Church.
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Pope Paul VI