Pope Paul VI became the first reigning pontiff ever to visit the Americas when he flew to New York in October 1965 to address the United Nations. As a gesture of goodwill, the pope gave to the UN two pieces of papal jewelry, a diamond cross and ring, with the hopes that the proceeds from their sale at auction would contribute to the UN's efforts to end human suffering. During the pope's visit, as the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War escalated under President Johnson, Paul VI pleaded for peace before the UN: COUNT 5
QSN1 What group did Paul VI address in New York in 1965? ANS1 United Nations QSN2 Who was the first pope to visit the United States? ANS2 Pope Paul VI QSN3 To whom did Paul VI give a diamond cross and ring in hopes it would raise funds to help people globally? ANS3 United Nations QSN4 What did Paul VI ask the UN to promote during the Vietnam war? ANS4 peace QSN5 What US president was in office when Paul VI visited America for the first time? ANS5 President Johnson