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Pope Francis beatifies ‘Smiling’ John Paul I

4 years ago

Pope Francis (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP)

Thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square on Sunday as Pope Francis presided over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called "Smiling Pope" who led the Catholic Church for just 33 days before dying in contested circumstances.

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