Pope Paul VI Quotes


We consider Christmas as the encounter, the great encounter, the historical encounter, the decisive encounter, between God and mankind. He who has faith knows this truly; let him rejoice.


Citations

Pope Paul VI. "Christmas Message." The Holy See, 1965.

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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.