LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Shooting of Pope John Paul II - Update on condition

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

16 May 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:02

Description

Malcolm Brabant reports on the condition of Pope John Paul II following an attempt on his life (13/05/81). The Pope’s economic advisor, Monsignor Giuseppe Caprio, comments. The hospital’s chief medical officer, Dr Enrico Tassalti(?), issues a statement.

Contributors

Malcolm Brabant; Giuseppe Caprio; Enrico Tassalti(?)

Keywords

Popes; Pope John Paul II; Injuries; Health; Surgery; Crime; Homicide; Medical treatment; Italy; Rome; Religious leaders

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