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New Pope and Problems #55406

ABC Evening News for Monday, Aug 28, 1978
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(Studio) Newly elected Pope John Paul I's decision with regard to keeping officials now holding Vatican positions and on having simple enthronement ceremony in Saint Peter's Square stated. Quote of new pope's 1st words, according to letter sent to his diocese by West Germany's Joseph Cardinal Hoffner, given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(Vatican City) Details given of Pope John Paul's positions on various issues facing Catholic Church. Cardinals Giovanni Benelli and Sergio Pignedoli and late Pope Paul mentioned.
REPORTER: Lou Cioffi

Reporter(s):
Cioffi, Lou;
Reynolds, Frank
Duration:
00:02:30

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