Pope John Paul II's 1979 visit to Ireland... Pope John Paul II made a historic visit to Ireland in September 1979, the first by any pope, which drew massive crowds and included events in cities like Dublin, Limerick, and Galway. During the trip, he knelt and kissed the ground upon arrival, addressed the crowds with a famous plea for peace in Northern Ireland, and held masses that were attended by millions. The visit was a major cultural and religious event, marked by significant public enthusias

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