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Pope John Paul I

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pope-john-paul-i

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. When was Pope John Paul I born?

  2. 2. Where was Pope John Paul I born?

  3. 3. What is the papal name?

  4. 4. What is the papacy start date?

  5. 5. Why was Pope John Paul I called the Pope of Smiles?

  6. 6. How long did Pope John Paul I serve as pope?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Pontificate

  • Canonization Process

  • Venerable

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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