Pope Francis to preside over John Paul I beatification

Pope Francis will preside on Sunday over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called “smiling pope,” who led the Catholic Church for just 33 days before dying in controversial circumstances.

Pope Francis will preside on Sunday over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called “smiling pope,” who led the Catholic Church for just 33 days before dying in controversial circumstances.

Pope Francis revealed on Tuesday that he has requested for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow about the war in Ukraine, but has received no response.