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When was Pope John Paul II shot?

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The day he was shot was also the anniversary of a day that would become one of the most important in the 20th century—the beginning of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima. Shaun McAfee. On May 13, 1981, thirty-six years ago, Pope John Paul II was on the brink of death. read more

Near the start of his weekly general audience in Rome's St. Peter's Square, Pope John Paul II is shot and seriously wounded while passing through the square in an open car. read more

The first attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II took place on Wednesday, 13 May 1981, in St. Peter's Square at Vatican City. The Pope was shot and wounded by Mehmet Ali Ağca while he was entering the square. The Pope was struck four times, and suffered severe blood loss. read more

Pope John Paul II visits his would-be assassin Mehmet Ali Ağca in prison. Image: Keystone-France/Getty Images On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was crossing St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City when an attempt was made on his life. read more

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