Research topic: John Paul I

John Paul I 1912-78, pope (1978), an Italian (b. Canale d'Agordo) named Albino Luciani; successor of Paul VI . Born into a poor, working-class family, he trained at local seminaries and at the Gregorian Univ. in Rome. He was patriarch of Venice (1969-78) and was made a cardinal in 1973. He was present at the Second Vatican Council (see Vatican Council, Second ) and vowed during his papacy to put its mandates into effect. John Paul I eliminated the traditional, elaborate papal coronation, opting for a simpler ceremony. He died one month after becoming pope and was succeeded by John Pa... Read more