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On this day - 12 August

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Funeral of Pope Paul VI

Church Times 12/08/1978

Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church between June 21st 1963 and his death on August 6th 1978. He followed Pope John XXIII and was succeeded by Pope John Paul I.

He died following a massive heart attack. His funeral took place on August 12th in St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.

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