
On this day in history, May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II survives assassination attempt
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Pope John Paul II survived an assassination attempt by a Turkish gunman on this day in history, May 13, 1981. The pope would go on to forgive his would-be killer.
Ali Ağca fired a total of four times. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
Two bullets hit Pope John Paul II in the abdomen and left hand, and the pontiff immediately collapsed, according to the History Channel.
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