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Think of Pope John Paul I's life, not his death, supporters of his beatification say
Think of Pope John Paul I's life, not his death, supporters of his beatification say
FILE - Pope John Paul I smiles at a crowd of thousands during a traditional Sunday noon blessing from his studio's window overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this Sept. 1978 photo. On Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, Pope Francis will beatify John Paul I, the last formal step on the path to possible sainthood. (AP Photo)
(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.