Pope Paul VI refused to take part in the coronation ceremony.

Pope Paul VI made Miami a metropolitan see in 1968.

In 1968, Pope Paul VI also elaborated on the subject.

Pope Paul VI created the episcopal see on October 7, 1963.

Pope Paul VI knighted him for his humanitarian work in the early 1970's.

Pope Paul VI set the age limit in 1975.

Pope Paul VI named him a cardinal in 1973.

Pope Paul VI once again instituted a name change for the see on July 11, 1966.

Pope Paul VI got down on his knees when he visited in 1967.

Pope Paul VI had all the while shown a very special interest in the apparitions.