Shooting of Pope John Paul II - Pope returns to work

Title

Shooting of Pope John Paul II - Pope returns to work

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

18 May 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:05:38

Description

Malcolm Brabant reports on the progress of Pope John Paul II following an attempt on his life (13/05/81). Includes a Vatican Radio announcement of the first broadcast by the Pope since the shooting, followed by excerpt of the Pope’s prayer. Father Mark Attard(?) of Malta, and Barbara Jen Dreisig(?) and her husband Thomas comment.

Contributors

Malcolm Brabant; Pope John Paul II; Mark Attard(?); Barbara Jen Dreisig(?); Thomas Dreisig(?); Vatican Radio

Keywords

Popes; Pope John Paul II; Injuries; Health; Crime; Homicide; Medical treatment; Italy; Rome; Religious leaders; Prayer; Mehmet Ali Agca

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