Pope John Paul I Beatified

by CNS · September 4, 2022

Pope Francis proclaims the beatification of Pope John Paul I during a Mass this morning in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (CNS photos/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis proclaims the beatification of Pope John Paul I during a Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 4, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

A banner showing Pope John Paul I is unveiled on the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Francis leads the beatification of the late pope in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 4, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

A man holds a photo of Pope John Paul I prior to Pope Francis’ celebration of the beatification of Pope John Paul I in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 4, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Church has a new blessed: Pope John Paul I, whose image, painted by a Chinese artist, was unveiled in St. Peter’s Square and whose relics were displayed: his notes for a spiritual reflection on the three theological virtues. pic.twitter.com/6kgM2uxMsq

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