John Paul I, Pope, 1912-1978

Person

Dates

Existence: 1912 October 17 - 1978 September 28

Biographical note

Pope John Paul I was born Albino Luciani in Belluno, Italy, to Giovanni Luciani and Bortola Tancon. He entered the minor seminary of Feltre in 1923, then the major seminary in Belluno. He attempted to join the Jesuits while at Belluno, but was denied by the seminary's rector. He was ordained a priest on July 7, 1935, and received his Doctorate of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in 1947. In 1958, Luciani was appointed Bishop of Vittorio Veneto, and participated in the Second Vatican Council in this position. Pope Paul VI created Luciani Cardinal in 1973. He was then elected pope in 1978 and chose the name John Paul I in honor of his two predecessors, John XXIII and Paul VI. Just thirty-five days later, on September 29, 1978, he was found dead of a heart attack. He was beatified in 2022 by Pope Francis.

Alternate names

Iohannes Paulus, Albino Luciani

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Papal statements: John Paul I

Sub-Series — Box 520

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Material culture and pamphlets that document the Liturgical Movement and changes in religious life in the American Catholic Church from the early twentieth century through the implementation of the Second Vatican Council's reforms in the 1960s and 1970s. The collection contains artifacts of many kinds, including badges, bookmarks, candles, chalices, chaplets, crosses, crucifixes, holy water containers, jewelry, key rings, medals, money clips, monstrances, pins, plaques, relics, rosaries,...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Pamphlets

Pope John Paul I, undated

File — Box 58, tray: 2, Item: 11

Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...