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Podcast: True Crime Never Sleeps
Episode: To Kill a Pope: The Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II
Description: In this gripping episode, we explore the shocking 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. We take you through the details of that fateful day in St. Peter's Square, where Turkish gunman Mehmet Ali AÄŸca fired multiple shots at the Pope, leaving the world in disbelief. We delve into the background of AÄŸca, the mysterious motives behind the attack, and the widespread theories that still surround the incident. Join us as we unravel the complex web of international intrigue, political tension, and the Pope's miraculous survival that left an...