5 things to know about Pope Paul VI

Friday, October 24th, 2014

Paul VI oversaw the Second Vatican Council, the 1962-65 worldwide church meetings which brought the Catholic Church into modern times.

The parallels between Francis and Paul, and the divisive issues both men confronted, are significant. Here are five things to know about Paul VI. Continue reading

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