Pope John Paul I dies after brief papacy marked by warmth
Pope John Paul I died of an acute myocardial infarction at about 11 p.m. and was found in his room by Rev John Magee. Crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square as Vatican officials announced the death, with six shorter reigns noted among late medieval to modern popes. Cardinal Villot prepared for the interregnum and cardinals from around the world were urged to return to Rome to elect the 264th pope.
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Pope John Paul I Death Shocks U S Catholic Leaders
Roman Catholics across the United States mourn the sudden death of Pope John Paul I. Cardinal Terence Cooke of New York called him humble and pastoral while Cardinal John Carberry of St Louis expressed deep sorrow. President Carter was expected to comment later. Archbishop John Quinn of San Francisco led prayers and recalled Rome's August announcement of his papacy.
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Pope John Paul I dies shocks church leaders
Cardinal John Cody recalled the Pope's brief reign and the world mourns John Paul I. Cardinal Humberto Medeiros and six other U.S. cardinals expressed sorrow and prayed for his soul, while Archbishop Thomas Donnellan in Atlanta described the death as a harsh blow to believers and clergy alike. The bishops recalled their audience with John Paul and his warm, friendly manner despite his brief pontificate.
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Rail Clerks Strike Grows Picket Lines Across Nation
Striking rail clerks defy President Carter by expanding picketing after a federal judge declined to enforce the back-to-work order. About 300,000 workers stay off the job, slowing traffic, halting shipments, and risking layoffs across 42 states as 73 carriers face disruption and rising costs.
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Weather Sketches and Cautionary Note
Clouds will increase tonight with a low in the 50s. Showers are possible Saturday afternoon with a high in the upper 70s. The low this morning was 43 after a high of 70 yesterday. A chance of showers is forecast Sunday with fair skies Monday and Tuesday. Highs in the 70s and lows in the upper 40s.
Papal Death Shocks Church Leaders Across Europe
News of Pope John Paul I's death from a heart attack sparked grief among church leaders and worshippers led by Giuseppe Rosa in Canale D'Agordo and Venice. Cardinals, archbishops, and the Archbishop of Canterbury offered prayers and reflections on faith amid the loss.
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