When was Pope Paul VI born?

Pope Paul VI was born on 26 September 1897 in Concesio.

What positions has Pope Paul VI held?

Positions held by Pope Paul VI include: Pope (1963–1978); cardinal (1958–1963); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan (1954–1963); Substitute for General Affairs (1937–1953).

Where did Pope Paul VI study?

Pope Paul VI was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University, Sapienza University of Rome.

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Pope Paul VI

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978 (1897–1978)

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Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978. Succeeding John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council, which he closed in 1965, implementing its numerous reforms. He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements. He is the most recent Pope to take the name Paul.

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Born: 26 September 1897 wd
Place of birth: Concesio wd
Died: 6 August 1978 wd
Place of death: Castel Gandolfo wd
Citizenship: Italy, Vatican City wd
Occupation: Latin Catholic priest, diplomat, Catholic bishop wd
Education: Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University, Sapienza University of Rome wd

Positions held wd

Pope (21 June 1963 – 6 August 1978)
cardinal (15 December 1958 – 21 June 1963)
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan (12 December 1954 – 21 June 1963)
Substitute for General Affairs (13 December 1937 – 17 February 1953)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1953)
Order of St. Gregory the Great
Order of Pius IX
Order of the Golden Spur
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
Order of Charles III
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Silver medal of Merit Croce Rossa Italiana

Questions

When was Pope Paul VI born?: Pope Paul VI was born on 26 September 1897 in Concesio.
What positions has Pope Paul VI held?: Positions held by Pope Paul VI include: Pope (1963–1978); cardinal (1958–1963); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan (1954–1963); Substitute for General Affairs (1937–1953).
Where did Pope Paul VI study?: Pope Paul VI was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University, Sapienza University of Rome.

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