Shooting of Pope John Paul II - Report on condition

Title

Shooting of Pope John Paul II - Report on condition

Genre

News report

TX Date

May 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:19

Description

Malcolm Brabant reports on the condition of Pope John Paul II following an attempt on his life (13/05/81) and emergency medical treatment. Two bystanders were also injured in the shooting. Brabant considers the background of convicted murderer Mehmet Ali Agca, detained at the scene of the crime.

Contributors

Malcolm Brabant

Keywords

Popes; Pope John Paul II; Injuries; Health; Surgery; Crime; Death penalty; Homicide; Murderers; Criminals; Medical treatment; Italy; Rome; Religious leaders; Mehmet Ali Agca

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