Pope John Paul I's urbi et orbi

Pope John Paul's urbi et orbi following his election in August 1978.

Pope John Paul I (Latin: Ioannes Paulus PP. I, Italian: Giovanni Paolo I), born Albino Luciani, (October 17, 1912 September 28, 1978), reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and as Sovereign of Vatican City from 26 August 1978 until his death 33 days later. His reign is among the shortest in papal history, resulting in the most recent Year of Three Popes. John Paul I was the first Pope to have been born in the 20th century.

>> Pontiff: May the apostles Peter and Paul,

in whose power and authority we trust,

intercede for us before the Lord.

>> Congregation: Amen.

>> Pontiff: Through the prayers and merits of blessed Mary ever-Virgin,

the bless archangel Michael,
Saint John the Baptist,

the holy apostles Peter and Paul
and all the saints,

may Almighty God have mercy on you

and forgive all your sins, and may Jesus Christ
bring you to life everlasting.

>> Congregation: Amen.

>> Pontiff: And may the blessing of almighty God,
the Father +, and the Son +, and the Holy Spirit +

come down on you
and remain with you forever.

>> Congregation: Amen.