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John Paul I

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John Paul I Originally Albino Luciani. 1912-1978.
Pope (1978). The first pope to assume a double name, he reigned for only 34 days.

John Paul I
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(Biographies / John Paul I (1912-1978) M, Italian, RELIGION: pope) original name Albino Luciani. 1912-78, pope (1978) whose brief 33-day reign was characterized by a simpler papal style and anticipated an emphasis on pastoral rather than administrative priorities
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Noun1.John Paul I - the first Pope to assume a double name; he reigned for only 34 days (1912-1978)


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