The Blessed Paul VI : 2

Pope Paul VI 1963 - 1978.

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. 

On Sunday 19th October, before a large concourse of the Faithful in Saint Peter's Square and in the presence of Benedict XVI, the College of Cardinals and representatives of bishops worldwide, Pope Paul was beatified by his successor Pope Francis.

This repost presents images of the Pontificate of Pope Paul between 1963 and 1965.

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A magnificent view of the interior of S' Peter's
during the Second Vatican Council.

Pope Paul at the resumption of the Council in September 1963. 

A Papal Low Mass celebrated in S' Peter's Square in 1963 during the Council Sessions. 

Pope Paul wearing the Papal mantum of his predecessor, Pope John XXIII.

Another photograph of John XXIII's mantum.
The mitre being worn by Pope Paul is of uncertain provenance
but was subsequently used by John Paul I and Benedict XVI.

Pope Paul wearing the red mantum and a cloth gold mitre.

At the Canonisation in S' Peter's of the Ugandan martyrs, October 1964.
A cage of doves presented to the Pope as part of the ceremonial offerings
explains the smiles on the faces of those in this photograph,

At the Canonisation in S' Peter's of the Ugandan martyrs, October 1964.

During Solemn Papal Mass at the Canonisation in S' Peter's
of the Ugandan martyrs, October 1964.
The bearded figure on the left is the Dean of the Sacred College, Cardinal Tisserant.

The Consecration of missionary bishops at the Altar of the Chair in
S' Peter's Basilica, 1964.

The Consecration of missionary bishops at the Altar of the Chair in
S' Peter's Basilica, 1964.

Pope Paul with the redoubtable Monsignor Enrico Dante.
Monsignor Dante commenced assisting at Papal Ceremonies in 1914
but ceased this role in February 1965,
when he was Elevated to the Sacred College by Pope Paul.