May 13, 1981: Pope John Paul II Shot in St. Peter’s Square

On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot four times in St. Peter’s Square by Turkish gunman Mehmet Ali Ağca in front of thousands.

In this 60-second short:

See the shocking moment that stunned the Catholic world

Learn how the Pope survived and later forgave his attacker

And why May 13 holds deep spiritual significance

✝️ A moment of violence… answered with mercy.
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