Just 33 days into his reign, Pope John Paul I died unexpectedly in September 1978. He was discovered lying on his bed, a collection of sermons in his hand. Show more
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Just 33 days into his reign, Pope John Paul I died unexpectedly in September 1978. He was discovered lying on his bed, a collection of sermons in his hand. Show more
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