Today in History: May 13, Pope John Paul II shot and wounded
On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot in St. Peter's Square by Mehmet Ali Agca, an assailant whose life sentence was later commuted at the Pope's request.
When the pope visited Miami, hearts and the heavens opened. See photos of trip
Lightning and torrential rains cut short the papal Mass Friday at Tamiami Park, but only after an emotional rendezvous between Pope John Paul II and thousands of followers.
