But he died in June 1963, before the council&amp;#39;s aims could be seen through to their conclusion. On his death, he was hailed as the &amp;quot;Pope of Unity and Peace.&amp;quot; Thousands filled St Peter&amp;#39;s Square to mourn &amp;quot;Il Papa Buono&amp;quot; (&amp;quot;the good Pope&amp;quot;).