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The author of a papal document is the name of the pope but do not use the title "Pope" before the name.
An example of a print version of Gaudium et Spes:
Paul VI. (1965). Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the modern world: Gaudium et spes. Boston, MA: Pauline Books & Media
An example of an online version of Gaudium et Spes:
Vatican Council. (2005). Pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern world: Gaudium et spes, December 7, 1965. Vatican City: Vatican Archives.
In-text references would look like this:
(Paul VI, 1965)
Print Copy of Gaudium et Spes:
Pastoral Constitution On The Church In The Modern World — Gaudium et Spes. Vatican City: Libereria Editrice Vaticana, 1965. Print.
Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World - Gaudium et Spes. Washington: United States Catholic Conference, 1965. Print.
Online Copy of Gaudium et Spes:
Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Gaudium Et Spes, December 7, 1965. Vatican City: Vatican Archives, 2005. Internet resource. Date of access.
In-text citation:
Well known texts can be cited simply by customary Latin title (or the first few words), followed by what paragraph is being used.
(Gaudium et Spes par. 4)