Benedict XVI testifies on beatification of John Paul I

Friday, September 4th, 2015

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has testified in proceedings for the beatification of Pope John Paul I.

This was reported by Italy’s Famiglia Cristiana (Christian Family) Catholic magazine last week.

No pope has ever testified for the beatification of another, the magazine stated.

John Paul I died 37 years ago after being pope for just 33 days, following the death of Blessed Pope Paul VI.

He was succeeded by St John Paul II

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