New Pope chosen (John Paul I)

Title

New Pope chosen (John Paul I)

Genre

News report; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:24

Description

Report from Vatican City as the cardinals decide upon a new pope following the death of Giovanni Battista Montini, Pope Paul VI and on speculation on policies of new pope, particularly on birth control. Includes actuality of crowd reaction following release of white smoke showing a decision had been made; announcement by Cardinal Felici that Cardinal Luciani will be the new pope and known as Pope John Paul I. (The new pope reigned for just 33 days before dying). Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Angelo Felici

Keywords

Pope John Paul I; Popes; Deaths; Roman Catholicism; Birth control; Contraception; Giovanni Battista Montini; Pope Paul VI; Vatican City; Holy See; Albino Luciani

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