Paul VI Quotes

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

Pope Paul VI (born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini; 26 September 1897 – 6 August 1978) 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.

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Alternative Names: Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini • Giovanni Battista Montini • Jan Baptist Montini • Paulus VI • Saint Paul VI • Pope Paul VI

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With regard to man's innate drives and emotions, responsible parenthood means that man's reason and will must exert control over them.

The question of human procreation, like every other question which touches human life, involves more than the limited aspects specific to such disciplines as biology, psychology, demography or sociology.