Pope John Paul I was elected pope on this day in history, August 26, 1978. He would serve as pope for just over a month before his sudden death at the age of 65.
He was baptized on the day of his birth, as there was fear he was not going to survive, the site added.
Eleven years to the day after he was named a bishop, Luciani was named the"Patriarch of Venice" by Pope Paul VI. He was then named a cardinal and elevated to the College of Cardinals on March 5, 1973. MEET THE AMERICAN WHO FIRST ACHIEVED SAINTHOOD, ELIZABETH ANN SETON, MOTHER, EDUCATOR, MIRACLE WORKER
The smoke announcing Pope John Paul I's election was not pure white, leading to confusion among the crowd that had assembled. Just 33 days after his election, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed on Sept. 29, 1978, at the age of just 65.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 25Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 25 - August 31, Take 2
Read more »
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 25Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 25 - August 31, 2 Takes
Read more »
John Cena’s New Comedy Movie Is His Worst Rotten Tomatoes Score In 12 YearsJohn Cena has had a wild August 2023.
Read more »
This Film Director Has Two Projects Out This Year. One Is a Truck.Nicholas Maggio calls his custom 1978 GMC Sierra Grande “a hodgepodge of everything I love.”
Read more »
KnowYourNUmb3rs August 24-30, 2023 - New York Amsterdam NewsThere is a saying “Let the games begin.” The end of August is full of tumbling, roaring, gusty winds speaking a message; fire blowing to ignite the minds of humanity.
Read more »