Category Archives: Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I)

  Thirty-three years ago today, Pope John Paul I made his way to his cathedral (St. John Lateran) to take formal possession of it. On his way there, he stopped at the foot of the Capitoline Hill to greet the … Continue reading →

In his Wednesday General Audience on September 20, 1978, Pope John Paul I continued his series of talks on the seven “Lamps of Santification” of Pope John XXIII.  He focused on hope. Here are some excerpts: Today I will speak … Continue reading →

Thirty-three years ago today, Pope John Paul I during his Angelus address spoke on education, focusing largely on youth. Here are some excerpts for you to enjoy (my translation of the Italian original): Next Tuesday, about 12 million kids will … Continue reading →

Thirty-three years ago today, during his weekly general audience, Pope John Paul I spoke of faith. Here are a few snippets for thought: That is what faith is: to surrender to God, but transforming one’s life…. Augustine has told of … Continue reading →

Thirty-three years ago today, during his Sunday Angelus instruction, Pope John Paul I made is famous comment attributing maternal qualities to God’s love. This caused quite a stir among many for reasons that, in all honesty, I think were misunderstandings … Continue reading →

Thirty-three years ago today, Papa Luciani spoke to the Roman clergy. He focused his comments on the theme of discipline. Here are a few excerpts: There is the “little” discipline, which is limited to  purely external and formal observance of … Continue reading →

Thirty-three years ago today, Pope John Paul I in his Wednesday general audience had this to say about “Who is my neighbor?” Then there is our neighbor… But our neighbor is at three levels: some are above us; some are at … Continue reading →

Thirty-three years ago today, Papa Luciani omitted the traditional crowning with the papal tiara and opted for a much simpler Mass of Installation at St. Peter’s Basilica. I have posted on this before (see series last year by clicking on … Continue reading →

On this day in 1978, only days after being elected pope, Papa Luciani spoke with the representatives of the international press corps in the Hall of Benediction at the Vatican.  Here is what he said, in part: “… the means … Continue reading →

(During the upcoming days, I will be keeping all of us refreshed as to the happenings of the pontificate of John Paul I during his 33 day reign in 1978.) On August 31, 1978, Papa Luciani gave an address to … Continue reading →

On this day, 33 years ago, Pope John Paul I spoke to the cardinals who had elected him. It took place in the Consistory Hall on a Wednesday. He spoke rather eloquently about Church unity, and his commitment to fostering … Continue reading →

“We have witnessed a true moral miracle.” — Cardinal Eduardo F. Pironio following the election of Papa Luciani

As I do frequently, I try to read what is available about Pope John Paul I, Papa Luciani. I hope to keep his name alive and in the minds of many as long as I can. As I have said … Continue reading →