It is time for the deacon to declare “we have a pope”. Applause erupted from the crowd before he could pronounce the candidate’s surname. In fact, suffice it to say the name, because of the 111 cardinals who took part in the election of the pontifical council, he was the only one called Luciani.
(Vatican news network) at 7:31 pm the new pope appeared on the balcony for the first time. He smiled, clearly excited. Her round white hat was too big and always slipped to one side.
On that occasion, John Paul I wanted to say a few words to the crowd, but Bishop Virgilio Noè reminded him that this was not the norm. He obeyed. Luciani’s voice was interrupted by excitement as the verse “Blessed Rome and the whole world” was read. When he returned to the courtroom, he joked to the cardinals: “May God forgive you for what you have done”.
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