Pope John Paul I Quotes

When I am paid a compliment, I must compare myself with the little donkey that carried Christ on Pal...

Illustrissimi: Letters from Pope John Paul I

The Republic of Venice used to boast that, in the space of three months, it could know all the event...

Illustrissimi: Letters from Pope John Paul I

They call it "young music"; I see, however, that the record industry makes millions by the carload f...

Illustrissimi: Letters from Pope John Paul I

The Christian should be characterized by an effort to see things in the best light; if it is true th...

Illustrissimi: Letters from Pope John Paul I

Loving ourselves so much, we are naturally led to enlarge our own merits, to play down our transgres...

Illustrissimi: Letters from Pope John Paul I

Pope John Paul I

Born: 1912-10-17

Died: 1978-09-28

Pope John Paul I (Latin: Ioannes Paulus I), born Albino Luciani (October 17, 1912 – September 28, 1978), reigned as pope and as sovereign of Vatican City from August 26 to September 28, 1978. His 33-day papacy was one of the shortest reigns in papal history. He is remembered for his friendliness and humility, and is nicknamed "the smiling Pope".More