Giovanni Conservo (1935 - 2010)
Papa Paolo VI
1977
Aquarelle on panel
30 x 25 cm
Centro studi "Paolo VI" sull'arte moderna e contemporanea, Concesio
Aldo Carpi (1886–1973)
Paolo VI e Athenagora
1968
Oil on canvas
80 x 80 cm
Centro studi "Paolo VI" sull'arte moderna e contemporanea, Concesio
Pietro de Paolis
Portrait of Paul VI with Mitre
1970
Dry pastel on panel
50 x 35 cm
Centro studi "Paolo VI" sull'arte moderna e contemporanea, Concesio
Dina Bellotti 1912 - 2003
Paul VI in audience
1968 - 70
Tempera on panel
130 x 200 cm
Centro studi "Paolo VI" sull'arte moderna e contemporanea, Concesio
THe good news is that Pope Francis will beatify Paul VI on 19th October
A much underestimated Pope whom Pope Benedict XVI held in the highest esteem and for whom he began the process of "rehabilitation" in 2008/9
There are some who will not welcome this decision
However his personal piety is beyond doubt
Pope Pius XII made him Archbishop of Milan and offered him a red hat which he turned down. It is difficult to believe that Pius XII would have done this if he had any doubts about his personal character
Saint Pope John XXIII held him in high esteem. He elevated him to the cardinalate and summoned him to his deathbed
He transformed the Church while adhering to the essentials of Tradition
I loved him very much - he was 'my' pope. I am so happy for the beatification - and grateful to you for posting positively on him. The negative stuff takes all the joy away.
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