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On May 13, 1981: Pope John Paul II Was Shot Four Times by a Gunman in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City ~ Vintage Everyday
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May 13, 1981; Vatican City, ITALY; POPE JOHN PAUL II lifts a little girl from the crowd during his tour of St. Peter's Square. Just after this he was shot down by
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Catholics on Guam recall highlights, excitement of pope's visit in 1981 - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper
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