Pope John Paul I was the Pope from 26 August 1978 to his sudden death on 28 September 1978. His reign of 33 days is among the shortest in papal history. Despite being very short, his reign was one that radiated warmth, love, faith, hope and humanity. Even in his short tenure, he left a lasting imprint on the minds and hearts of the people. His ideologies reflected the spirit of humanity and showcased the immense love and warmth that he had for the people. He started a legacy with his actions that soon made him one-of-a-kind leader. He became the first pope to abandon the flamboyant coronation service and instead had a simple Papal Inauguration, matching his simplistic personality and humble self. Furthermore, he was the first to use a double name (John Paul) as his papal name. In addition, he was also the first pope to add the regnal number ‘I’, thus designating himself as ‘the First’. Also, he was the first pope in decades to not have previously held either a diplomatic role or Curial role. It was for his dedicated service to mankind that his successor, Pope John Paul II declared him a Servant of God. Pope John Paul I, in his short tenure, insisted on living a simple life and being helpful and humble. His principles and ideologies have been looked upon highly by his successors and have made him a much loved figure in history.