September 1, 1978 The more we get to know Pope John Paul the more we like him. He was first described as the Unknown Pope but this merely goes to show that the most public candidate is not always God’s candidate. We asked for a holy, simple-living, human pastor with a sense of humour and we have got one. We can expect no dramatic change in policies on world affairs or ecumenism but a quiet determination to keep the Church on the path of the Gospel. He needs our prayers and our support, and he will have them.
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John Paul I: How the Catholic Herald saw him
september 1, 1978 the more we get to know pope john paul the more we like him. he was first described as the unknown pope but this merely go...
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