Pope John Paul I books in order
Pope of the Catholic Church in 1978
- Lived
- 1912–1978
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 1
Pope John Paul I published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Illustrissimi (1976).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Pope John Paul I
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Illustrissimi
Pope John Paul I's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Illustrissimi (Jan 1976)
About Pope John Paul I
Pope John Paul I was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 26 August 1978 until his death 33 days later. His reign is among the shortest in papal history, giving rise to the first year of three popes since 1605. John Paul I remains the most recent Italian-born pope, the last in a succession of such popes that started with Clement VII in 1523. He was the first pope to have been born in the 20th century, as well as the last pope to die in it.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pope John Paul I FAQ
- How many books has Pope John Paul I written?
- Pope John Paul I published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pope John Paul I's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Illustrissimi.
- What is Pope John Paul I's last book?
- Illustrissimi (1976).
- What is Pope John Paul I's most famous book?
- Illustrissimi (1976) is Pope John Paul I's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.