19K views · 255 reactions | Pope Saint John Paul II made an impact on millions of people worldwide as pastor, peacemaker, writer, teacher, linguist, philosopher, theologian, actor, outdoorsman, traveler, author of Theology of the Body, and 256th pope. But most of all, our beloved Pope Saint was a man in love with God and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today is his feast day - join us in asking for his prayers and intercession! | Theology of the Body Institute | Facebook

On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot in St. Peter’s Square. He survived and stunned the world by forgiving his attacker. Forty-four years later, his act of mercy still asks us a question: who might we need to forgive today? #shalomworldnews #NewsUpdate #PopeJohnPaulII #stpeterssquare #survive #mercy #ATTACKER | Shalom World News

935K views · 26K reactions | Forty-four years ago, on May 13, 1981, an assassination attempt was made on Pope St. John Paul II's life in St. Peter’s Square. To commemorate Our Lady's intercession to save his life, Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz—who at the time was the Polish Pope's secretary—celebrated Mass on Tuesday evening in St. Peter's Basilica. | Vatican News | Facebook