Paul VI
Pope Paul VI, who reigned from 1963 to 1978, is noted for his efforts to modernize the Catholic Church and for his encyclical 'Humanae Vitae,' which reaffirmed the Church's stance against artificial contraception. He also played a significant role in improving relations between Catholics and other religions.
Born on Sep 26, 1897 (127 years old)
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Switzerland:
Paul VI laid aside the papal tiara, similar to his predecessors.
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France:
Paul VI is another predecessor referenced by Jean Paul Ier in his name choice.
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Germany:
Paul VI was 66 years old when he took over the leadership of the Catholic Church.
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Ireland:
Pope Paul VI was elected after six ballots over three days.
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Luxembourg:
Paul VI was another predecessor of Johannes Paul I.
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Jamaica:
John’s successor – Paul VI – further reformed Catholic worship and defined human and social development.
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Ireland:
Paul VI was the first pope to travel by aeroplane as pontiff.
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Germany:
Paul VI was the last Pope to be crowned with the tiara in 1963 before renouncing it.
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France:
Paul VI's reforms are referenced in relation to the governance of the Vatican.
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Switzerland:
Paul VI defended Pius XII in the 1970s by creating a collection of documents.
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