Saint19th–20th century · Feast May 29
Also known as Pope Paul VI, Giovanni Battista Montini, Saint Paul VI
The pope who brought the Second Vatican Council to completion and carried its reforms into a period of conflict and change.
God of grace, through the intercession of St Paul VI, guide us in truth, courage and love. Amen.
The pope who brought the Second Vatican Council to completion and carried its reforms into a period of conflict and change. The 1960s and 1970s brought cultural upheaval, decolonisation, new communications and declining institutional trust.
The 1960s and 1970s brought cultural upheaval, decolonisation, new communications and declining institutional trust.
Discernment under criticism, dialogue and patient implementation.
A strong companion for leaders implementing reforms they did not initiate and facing criticism from every side.
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