Shooting of Pope John Paul II - Pope conducts mass from hospital bed

Title

Shooting of Pope John Paul II - Pope conducts mass from hospital bed

Genre

News report; Speech; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:20

Description

Ray Suarez reports on the mass held in St Peter’s Square, Rome, conducted by Pope John Paul II from his hospital bed. He is recovering after being shot by Mehmet Ali Agca. Includes excerpt(s) from the mass.

Contributors

Pope John Paul II; Ray Suarez

Keywords

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

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