 Lamberto encourages Michael to confess his sins; initially reluctant, he eventually does so under the Cardinal's gentle prodding; breaking down in tears when confessing his ordering of the murder of his brother Fredo.Upon the conclusion of the confession, Lamberto tells Michael that he deserves to suffer for his terrible sins, yet absolves him and tells him he still has a chance for redemption.Upon the death of Paul VI, Lamberto is elected the new pontiff; he takes the name John Paul I upon his accession.