Pope recalls 1981 shooting

Vatican City - Pope John Paul (77) yesterday emotionally recalled the assassination attempt which almost killed him exactly 17…

Vatican City - Pope John Paul (77) yesterday emotionally recalled the assassination attempt which almost killed him exactly 17 years ago.

"I thank with all my heart those who have joined me in prayer to recall what happened in this square precisely on May 13th 17 years ago," the Pope said to applause during his weekly general audience. "I am truly grateful in my heart to the Madonna of Fatima," he said.

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