Pope Francis to beatify 'Smiling' John Paul I

The Vatican announced in October 2021 that it had recognised a miracle attributed to John Paul I, allowing him to become beatified, a process when a person becomes "blessed" and the final step before becoming a saint.

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Thousands of people are expected to gather in St Peter’s Square on Sunday as Pope Francis presides over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called "Smiling Pope" who led

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