13 May 1981: The day the attack on John Paul II shocked the world
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13 May 1981: The day the attack on John Paul II shocked the world

May 12, 2026
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45 years from the attack on Saint John Paul II during a General Audience in St Peter’s Square, the memory of the event continues to be linked to themes of prayer, forgiveness, and trust in God reflected in the words of the Pope and his successors. Read all


                    13 May 1981: The day the attack on John Paul II shocked the world
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