Pope Paul VI Quotes


The world calls for, and expects from us, simplicity of life, the spirit of prayer, charity towards all, especially towards the lowly and the poor, obedience and humility, detachment, and self-sacrifice. Without this mark of holiness, our word will have difficulty in touching the heart of modern man.


Citations

Pope Paul VI. Evangelii Nuntiandi. Vatican Polyglot Press, 8 Dec. 1975.

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Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI
  • Born: September 26, 1897
  • Died: August 6, 1978
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Profession: Clergyman

Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 to his death in 1978. Succeeding John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council, which he closed in 1965, implementing its numerous reforms, and fostered improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements.