Part of the
ABC News Nightline series, which features favorite episodes from anchorman Ted Koppel's award-winning television news program, ABC News Nightline: Assassination Attempt Against Pope John Paul II was originally aired on May 13 and May 14, 1981. The program discusses the attack on Pope John Paul II's life. The world reacted to the assassination attempt of the religious figure with a mixture of fear and outrage. The program examines this striking international response. ~ Betsy Boyd, All Movie Guide