Events tagged with "john paul i"

Historical Events tagged with "john paul i"

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Religion & Philosophy

Albino Luciani becomes Pope John Paul I

August 26th, 1978 46 years ago

Albino Luciani was elected as Pope John Paul I on August 26, 1978, following the papal conclave that commenced after the death of Pope Paul VI. Luciani, a patriarch of Venice, was known for his warm personality and pastoral approach. He became the 264th pope and was widely regarded for his efforts to engage with ordinary Catholics and promote a vision of a church focused on compassion and charity. His papacy, however, would be notably brief, lasting only 33 days.