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On 21st June, 1963, GIOVANNI BATTISTA MONTINI, Cardinal-Archbishop of Milan, was elected Pope by the College of Cardinals and took the name Paul VI.
Pope Paul VI's Pontificate spanned the years of the Second Vatican Council and the troubled years which followed it. He was the first Pope in modern times to travel outside of Italy, visiting the Holy Lands, Africa, Oceania and the United States.
This post presents images of the Election and Coronation of Pope Paul.
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| The newly-elected Pope Paul VI addresses the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, 21st June 1963. |
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| The newly-elected Pope Paul VI receiving the Homage of the Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, 21st June 1963. |
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| The newly-elected Pope Paul VI receiving the Homage of the Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, 21st June 1963. |
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| The scene in S' Peter's Square on the Feast of Ss Peter and Paul in 1963 when Paul VI was crowned Pope. |
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| The scene in S' Peter's Square on the Feast of Ss Peter and Paul in 1963 when Paul VI was crowned Pope. |
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| The scene in S' Peter's Square on the Feast of Ss Peter and Paul in 1963 when Paul VI was crowned Pope. |
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| Paul VI at the Cathedra shortly after the moment of his Coronation, 29th June 1963. This much-commented on triple tiara was made of aluminium and gold and was a gift of the Archdiocese of Milan. |
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| Paul VI at the Cathedra shortly after the moment of his Coronation, 29th June 1963. |
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| Preparing incense during the Solemn Papal Mass of Coronation celebrated in S' Peter's Square, 29th June 1963. This was the first time that a Pope had celebrated Mass in the Square. Note the array of mitres and triple tiaras resting on the Altar. |
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| Coronation medal of Pope Paul VI. |
