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Pope Paul VI

Latin Catholic priest, diplomat

1897 – 1978

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. In January 1964, he flew to Jordan, the first time a reigning pontiff had left Italy in more than a century.

All Quotes by Pope Paul VI

We believe with all the strength of our spirit that mankind has a supreme, primary and irreplaceable need which can be satisfied only through Jesus Christ, the first-born among men, the head of the new humanity, in whom each individual reaches full self-realization.

Pope Paul VI

Liturgy is like a strong tree whose beauty is derived from the continuous renewal of its leaves, but whose strength comes from the old trunk, with solid roots in the ground.

Pope Paul VI

Of all human activities, man's listening to God is the supreme act of his reasoning and will.

Pope Paul VI

Are there memories left that are safe from the clutches of phony anniversaries?

Pope Paul VI

Of all human activities, man's listening to God is the supreme act of his reasoning and will.

Pope Paul VI

In youth, the days are short and the years are long. In old age, the years are short and days long.

Pope Paul VI

Anger is as a stone cast into a wasp's nest.

Pope Paul VI

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.

Pope Paul VI

Nothing makes one feel so strong as a call for help.

Pope Paul VI