Pope John Paul I
John Paul I, briefly serving, ‘smiling” pope, is beatified
By Frances D'emilio — September 6, 2022
VATICAN CITY (AP) — John Paul I, the pontiff recognized for his humility and cheerfulness, and whose abrupt death shocked the world, was beatified on Sunday by Pope Francis.
Think of Pope John Paul I’s life, not his death, supporters of his beatification say
By Claire Giangravé — September 2, 2022
(RNS) — Rumors surrounding Pope John Paul I’s sudden death have obscured the legacy of his life for too long, postulants for his sainthood said.
What’s a ‘miracle’? Here’s how the Catholic Church decides
By Dorian Llywelyn — October 28, 2021
(The Conversation) — To qualify as a Catholic ‘saint,’ someone must have two miracles credited to them. But how does the church define a miracle in the first place?
Pope OKs crediting miracle to John Paul I on sainthood path
By Associated Press — October 13, 2021
Pope Francis approved the crediting of the miraculous healing of a child in Buenos Aires to the intercession of John Paul I.
Who gets to unplug the pope?
By Thomas Reese — July 27, 2021
(RNS) — Even a pope needs a medical directive.
Paid family leave is a pro-life issue that can unite Republicans and Democrats
By Charles C. Camosy — August 14, 2019
(RNS) — Besides giving women hope of affording an unintended child, paid family leave is 'associated with drops in perinatal, neonatal, post-neonatal, infant, and child mortality.' Hard to get more pro-life than that.
‘Amoris Laetitia’ revisited
By Thomas Reese — October 10, 2017
(RNS) — The document encouraged the church to meet people where they are and then accompany them on their journey toward God. But who is going to do this accompanying?
Alleged miracle puts Pope Paul VI one step closer to sainthood
By Eric J. Lyman — December 13, 2013
ROME (RNS) Paul VI was a pivotal pope for the Roman Catholic Church, even as he is sometimes overshadowed by the more charismatic papacies of John XXIII and John Paul II.
What’s in a name? For a new pope, quite a bit
By Caleb K. Bell — March 12, 2013
(RNS) No one knows what name the next pope will pick. But choosing a new moniker is a decision that's tied up in history, tradition and more than a little symbolic value.
A new pope, a new name: Here’s some popular picks to choose from
By Caleb K. Bell — February 28, 2013
One of the first acts of the new pope will be to chose a new name. Here's a list of the most popular (and most unique) papal names to help him get started.
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