John Paul I

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Meaning

the first Pope to assume a double name; he reigned for only 34 days (1912-1978)

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During the days following the conclave, the cardinals were generally elated at the reaction to Pope John Paul I, some of them happily saying that they had elected "God's candidate". Source: Internet

In it he pledged fidelity to the Second Vatican Council and paid tribute to his predecessor: citation What can we say of John Paul I? It seems to us that only yesterday he emerged from this assembly of ours to put on the papal robes—not a light weight. Source: Internet

The Vatican announced April 28, 2020, that Pope Francis approved the establishment of the John Paul I Vatican Foundation to preserve and promote the writings, thinking, example and study of "the smiling pope." Source: Internet

In June 2009, the Vatican began the "Roman" phase of the beatification process for John Paul I, drawing upon the testimony of Giuseppe Denora di Altamura who claimed to have been cured of cancer by the intercession of the late pontiff. Source: Internet

He later retired to his room to read Thomas à Kempis ’ The Imitation of Christ in bed. citation There are several Pope John Paul I conspiracy theories related to his death. Source: Internet

It is debated whether John Paul I was liberal, conservative, or a moderate in matters of church doctrine, thus it is difficult to assess his views. Source: Internet

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