Pope John Paul II assassination attempt, Assassination attempt in Vatican City
The attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II was a shocking event that took place in Saint Peter's Square.
On May 13, 1981, Mehmet Ali Ağca shot Pope John Paul II with a 9mm Browning semi-automatic pistol.
This incident led to an international focus on the safety of public figures and religious leaders.
The event prompted increased security measures in Vatican City.
Pope John Paul II later forgave his would-be assassin and visited him in prison.
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