Pope John Paul I’s papacy was extremely brief, lasting only 33 days before his sudden death. Known for his warmth and humility, his papacy was marked by hopes for greater transparency and reforms within the Vatican. Birth name: Albino Luciani Nationality: Italy, Vatican City, Kingdom of Italy Born: October 17, 1912 Died: September 28, 1978 Pontificate: August 26, 1978 – September 28, 1978