1978: the year of the three Popes in Peter's chair

Only 13 times throughout the history of the Catholic Church has there been the exceptional case of having three Popes in the same year, an event that is not common and that is often associated with extraordinary moments, often wrapped in mystery or controversy.One of the most recent examples occurred 47 years ago, in 1978, when the Throne of St.Peter was occupied by Paul VI, John Paul I and St.John Paul II.It was full summer, when, on August 6 o…