August 1978 papal conclave
Papal conclave August 1978 | |
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Dates and location | |
25–26 August 1978 Albino Luciani Name taken: John Paul I | |
The
It was the first conclave since the promulgation of Ingravescentem aetatem (1970), which made cardinals who had reached the age of 80 by the day the conclave began ineligible to participate in the balloting. There were 15 cardinals excluded by that rule. The number of votes cast for Luciani on the final ballot was so great that even the uniform opposition of these cardinals would not have changed the outcome.[1]
Papabili
Among the
Proceedings and balloting
The conclave was held for two days from 25 August to 26 August 1978 at the
Luciani had told his secretary that he would decline the papacy if elected.[8] During the third ballot, Johannes Willebrands and António Ribeiro, who sat on either side of Luciani, whispered words of encouragement to him as he continued to receive more votes. Jaime Sin told Luciani, "You will be the new pope".[9] Luciani was elected on the fourth ballot and when Jean-Marie Villot asked Luciani whether he accepted his election he replied, "May God forgive you for what you have done" and accepted his election. In honor of his two immediate predecessors, he took John Paul as his regnal name. After the election, when Cardinal Sin paid him homage, the new pope noted: "You were a prophet, but my reign will be a short one".[9]
On 26 August 1978 at 6:24 p.m.
This was the first conclave since
Reported voting tallies
Duration | 2 days |
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Number of ballots | 4 |
Electors | 111 |
Africa | 13 |
Latin America | 19 |
North America | 11 |
Asia | 8 |
Europe | 56 |
Oceania | 4 |
Italians | 26 |
DECEASED POPE | PAUL VI (1963–1978) |
NEW POPE | JOHN PAUL I (1978) |
Several authors have provided what they claim to be the vote totals at the conclave. Cardinals were not required to destroy notes they took during the conclave.
- Yallop tally
As presented by David Yallop, who claims that John Paul I was murdered.[11]
- First Ballot: Siri 25, Luciani 23, Pignedoli 18, Lorscheider 12, Baggio 9, scattered 24.
- Second Ballot: Siri 35, Luciani 30, Pignedoli 15, Lorscheider 12, scattered 19.
- Third Ballot: Luciani 68, Siri 15, Pignedoli 10, scattered 18.
- Fourth Ballot: Luciani 99, Siri 11, Lorscheider 1 (cast by Luciani).
- Burkle-Young tally
As presented by Francis A. Burkle-Young,[12] based on the notes of Cardinal Mario Casariego, Archbishop of Guatemala City.[7]
- First Ballot: Siri 25, Luciani 23, Pignedoli 18, Baggio 9, König 8, Bertoli 5, Pironio 4, Felici 2, Lorscheider 2, and 15 others one each.
- Second Ballot: Luciani 53, Siri 24, Pignedoli 15, Lorscheider, Baggio, Cordeiro, Wojtyła 4 each, Felici 3.
- Third Ballot: Luciani 92, Pignedoli 17, Lorscheider 2.
- Fourth Ballot: Luciani 102, Lorscheider 1 (cast by Luciani), Nemini (no one) 8.
- Thomas-Witts tally
As presented by Gordon Thomas and Max Morgan-Witts.[13]
- First Ballot: same as Burkle-Young's count except 5 votes for Pironio, fourteen candidates with 1.
- Second Ballot: Luciani 46, Pignedoli 19, Lorscheider 14, Baggio 11, Bertoli 4, others unspecified.
- Third Ballot: Luciani 66, Pignedoli 21, Lorscheider 1 (cast by Aramburu), others unspecified.
- Fourth Ballot: Luciani 96, Pignedoli 10, Lorscheider 1 (cast by Aramburu).
According to one report of the balloting, French traditionalist Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre received a small number of votes—variously reported as three or "several"—causing some consternation among the cardinals.[14]
See also
- Cardinal electors for the papal conclaves, August and October 1978
References
- ISBN 9780674418028. Retrieved 22 June 2018. According to Reese, 16 cardinals were excluded from voting because of their age.
- ^ Tanner, Henry (7 August 1978). "Pope Paul VI Is Dead of a Heart Attack at 80; Guided the Church Through Era of Change". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ Hofmann, Paul (9 August 1978). "Choice of Non-Italian Pope Held Possible but Unlikely". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ISBN 9780674418028. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ "A Swift, Stunning Choice". Time. 4 September 1978.
- ^ "Leading U.S. Cardinal To Miss Papal Voting". New York Times. 9 August 1978. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d "A look back at the Conclave that elected Albino Luciani Pope". La Stampa. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ Allen Jr., John L. (2 November 2012). "Debunking four myths about John Paul I, the 'Smiling Pope'". National Catholic Reporter.
- ^ a b Knowles, Leo (2003). Modern Heroes of the Church. Our Sunday Visitor.[page needed]
- ^ Nossiter, Bernard D. (27 August 1978). "Venice Cardinal Elected Pope". Washington Post. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
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- ISBN 1-56833-130-4.[page needed]
- ISBN 0-451-12951-2.[page needed]
- ISBN 189233139X.[page needed]
External links
- "The Conclave: 25 August 1978 – 26 August 1978". John Paul I Blog. Archived from the original on 8 November 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2007.