1978 photo of Pope John Paul I

17 Nov 2017

By The Record

Pope John Paul I, known as the “smiling pope,” is pictured in a 1978 photo. Cardinal Albino Luciani was elected pope Aug. 26, 1978, and was found dead 33 days later. He served one of the shortest papacies. (CNS file photo) (Oct. 18, 2013) See JPI-FRANCIS Oct. 18, 2013.