1981 ⟶ Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II

May 13: Pope John Paul II assassination attempt.
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⛪ John Paul I Elected Pope

August 26: John Paul I becomes pope.⟶
John Paul I Elected Pope (1978)
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✝️ Pope John Paul I Dies

September 28: John Paul I dies, his papacy being one of the shortest in history.⟶
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🤕 Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II

May 13: Pope John Paul II assassination attempt.⟶
Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II (1981)
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🙏 Pope John Paul II Issues Apology for Catholic Church Wrongdoings

March 12: Pope John Paul II apologizes for the wrongdoings by members of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the ages.⟶
Pope John Paul II Issues Apology for Catholic Church Wrongdoings (2000)
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✝️ Pope John Paul II's Death and Benedict XVI's Election

April 2 – 19: Pope John Paul II dies, Benedict XVI becomes Pope.⟶
Pope John Paul II's Death and Benedict XVI's Election (2005)
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