Papal inauguration of Pope John Paul I
Pope John Paul I in 1978 | |
| Date | 3 September 1978 |
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| Time | 6 p.m. (CET, UTC+01:00) |
| Venue | St. Peter's Square |
| Location | Vatican City |
| Type | Papal inauguration |
| Participants | 120,000–250,000 |
The papal inauguration of Pope John Paul I took place on 3 September 1978. Pope John Paul I was the first pope to eschew the papal tiara and opt for a simple inauguration rather than an elaborate papal coronation. Representatives from many countries and denominations, including American Vice President Walter Mondale, were present. The presence of president of Argentina Jorge Rafael Videla sparked protests.