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May 12, 1981: The Pope Who Lived: John Paul II Survives an Assassination Attempt


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On May 12, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot in front of thousands in St. Peter’s Square. Against all odds, he survived. In today’s episode, we unravel the story behind the bullets—the gunman, the Cold War suspicions, and the extraordinary grace that followed.

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