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John Paul I, 'Smiling Pope' for a month, moves towards sainthood
A second miracle will need to be verified for John Paul to be declared a saint.
Mon Sep 05 2022
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John Paul I, pope who reigned for only 33 days, put on path to sainthood
Pope Francis had approved a decree recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of the late Italian pope.
Wed Oct 13 2021