Paul VI, or Pope Paul VI, was the Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1963 to 1978. Synonyms for Paul VI could include Giovanni Battista Montini, his birth name, which he sometimes used during his papacy. Other synonyms could be "the Pilgrim Pope," which was a nickname given to him due to his extensive travels, including his historic visit to the Holy Land in 1964. Additionally, he is often referred to as "the Pope of Humanae Vitae," as his controversial encyclical of the same name reaffirmed the Catholic Church's stance on contraception and human life. Regardless of the terminology used, Pope Paul VI made significant contributions to the Church and the world during his pontificate.