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Quote by Pope Paul VI

“Priestly celibacy has been guarded by the Church for centuries as a brilliant jewel, and retains its value undiminished even in our time when the outlook of men and the state of the world have undergone such profound changes.”

Quote by Pope Paul VI

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Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI

Pope Paul VI, born Giuseppe Montini, was the 262nd Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving from 1963 to 1978. His pontificate witnessed several significant reforms, including the implementation of the Second Vatican Council. more

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