Mehmet Ali Ağca
Mehmet Ali Ağca is a Turkish assassin known for attempting to murder Pope John Paul II in 1981. He was captured shortly after the assassination attempt and served several years in an Italian prison. In a surprising turn of events, Pope John Paul II visited Ağca in prison and forgave him, a gesture that garnered significant media attention and is often cited as an example of the pope's commitment to mercy and forgiveness.
Born on Jan 09, 1958 (67 years old)
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Dominican Republic:
Mehmet Ali Agca shot Pope Juan Pablo II in St. Peter's Square.
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Argentina:
Mehmet Ali Agca shot Pope Juan Pablo II in St. Peter's Square.
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Indonesia:
Mehmet Ali Agca attempted to assassinate Paus Yohanes Paulus II in 1981.
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Indonesia:
Mehmet Ali Agca attempted to assassinate Paus Yohanes Paulus II in 1981.
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Lithuania:
Mehmet Ali Ağca was imprisoned in Italy after attempting to assassinate Pope John Paul II.
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