John Paul I

American  

noun

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

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John Paul I British  

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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Example Sentences

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

From BBC • May 7, 2025

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".

From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2022

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.

From Washington Post • Sep. 4, 2022

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

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2022

Last year, Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of John Paul I — that of the recovery of a critically ill 11-year-old girl in 2011 in Buenos Aires.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2022