In 1978, Cardinal Albino Luciani of Venice was elected as Pope John Paul I.

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However, I do applaud Pope John-Paul in his continuing to represent the ideals which he believes in so strongly, because religion can only survive in an increasingly secular world if it continues to promote debate on social and moral issues.

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"I hope the next Pope follows in John Paul's style, the Pope who was closest to us and had the courage come to a favela, " says Paulo Roberto Muniz.

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As a young man, I take the commitment to follow the steps of the Holy Father Pope John Paul II.

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"I have been praying for a new pope to be just like Pope John Paul II, who was close to the people and was very humble, " said Charlene Bautista, an insurance broker.

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Specifically, I very much hope that Pope Francis will lead the church in the manner of Pope John the XXIII, and encourage a degree of redistributive justice, concern for the poor, and the compassion that the Catholic church has traditionally been known for.

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