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After surviving the 1981 shooting, John Paul II publicly forgave Mehmet Ali Ağca. Their 1983 prison meeting reveals how the pope understood forgiveness without setting aside justice.
Historium Journal
Long-form reporting, research notes, and deeper context for the people and events explored in our films.
After surviving the 1981 shooting, John Paul II publicly forgave Mehmet Ali Ağca. Their 1983 prison meeting reveals how the pope understood forgiveness without setting aside justice.