Paul VI was crowned as Pope on 30 June 1963 at Vatican City's St. Peter's Square, nine days after he was elected. The representatives of over 90 countries and international organizations were present at the coronation. The Pope was crowned with a jewelled, but lightweight custom-made tiara. The centuries-old practice of inaugurating a papacy with a papal coronation lapsed thereafter, as his successors, beginning with John Paul I, adopted simpler ceremonies that did not include the imposition of a tiara.
The coronation of Pope Paul VI took place, the last such ceremony before its abandonment by later popes.
On June 30, in the year 1963, The coronation of Pope Paul VI took place, the last such ceremony before its abandonment by later popes. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of June 30, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on June 30, 1963 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 5 June 2026.
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