Paul VI
1897-1978Paul VI, whose birth name was Giovanni Battista Montini, was the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1963 until his death in 1978.
Paul VI, whose birth name was Giovanni Battista Montini, was the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1963 until his death in 1978.
Paul VI, whose birth name was Giovanni Battista Montini, was the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1963 until his death in 1978.
Born in 1897 in Italy, he served as an archbishop and cardinal before being elected as Pope.
During his pontificate, Paul VI addressed important issues such as the modernization of the Church, human rights, and social justice.
He was known for his role in the Second Vatican Council and for his encyclical Humanae Vitae, which addressed topics related to sexual morality and contraception.
His legacy as Pope is remembered for his commitment to interreligious dialogue and his emphasis on world peace..