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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1978

Page

8

World mourns pope John Paul I death worldwide shock

Outpourings of shock followed the pope's death from a heart attack. Clergy and leaders across Europe and beyond voiced prayers and sorrow, praising Albino Luciani for humility and ecumenical hopes. Clergy in Venice and Canale d Agordo toll bells, while international figures call the loss a trial for the church and world.

Associated Press John Paul I Giuseppe Bosa Venice John Paul Canale D’agordo Italy Dolomite Alps Rinaldo Aldrich Pia Luciani Vatican St. Mark's Cathedral Albino Luciani Franz Koenig Vienna

Pope John Paul I described as happy before death

Cardinal Julio Rosales recalled his last meeting with Pope John Paul I describing the pope as happy during a one hour audience with Philippine bishops in which they discussed church problems in the Philippines. The pontiff spoke warmly about evangelization and justice while expressing concern for Lebanon.

Pope Vatican City John Paul Julio Rosales Cebu John Paul I Philippines Henri de Riedmatten Vatican Charity Council Lebanon Far East

Nerves and hives in Dr Thesteson’s column

Readers ask if nerves trigger hives giant urticaria and whether other causes exist. The doctor notes many factors including drug allergies insect bites foods and psychogenic stress. He warns giant hives can be life threatening and that nerves may both trigger and worsen outbreaks.

Dr. Thesteson

Pope John Paul I frail health despite brief papacy

The pope, born Albino Luciani in 1912, endured repeated illnesses and four surgeries before his election. His niece Pia described his delicate health and regular hospitalizations including a general lung condition. He later spoke to the ill during his last audience, noting his eight prior hospitalizations and four operations.

Vatican City John Paul I Paul VI Albino Luciani Pia Luciania Associated Press Bortola Albino John Paul Apostolic Palace Vincenza Pia

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