Paul VI

Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini · 21 Jun 1963 – 6 Aug 1978 · 15 yrs · died

Finished Vatican II, flew on airplanes, and wrote Humanae Vitae. Not everyone forgave the last one.

Did

Closed Vatican II (1965) and implemented the new Mass (1969).
First pope to visit six continents.
Retired the papal tiara; no pope has worn one since.

Didn't

Change the teaching on contraception: Humanae Vitae (1968) kept the ban, against his own commission's advice.

From the record

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.

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