John Paul I

noun

1. Albino Luciani, 1912–78, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1978.

John Paul I

noun

1. original name Albino Luciani. 1912–78, pope (1978) whose brief 33-day reign was characterized by a simpler papal style and anticipated an emphasis on pastoral rather than administrative priorities

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He took part in two conclaves - August and October 1978, which saw Popes John Paul I and John Paul II elected respectively.

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In September, while visiting the Vatican for the beatification of former Pope John Paul I, also as Tsai's envoy, Chen met Pope Francis and asked him to "pray for Taiwan".

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Last year, Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of John Paul I, that of the recovery of a critically ill girl in 2011 in Buenos Aires.

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Pope John Paul I, who led the Roman Catholic Church for 33 days in 1978, has been beatified at the Vatican - the last step before sainthood.

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Pope Francis will preside over Mass Sunday for the beatification of John Paul I.

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