Assassination Attempt on Pope

Date: May 12, 1982 • Location: Fátima, Portugal

Juan María Fernández y Krohn attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II with a bayonet in Fátima, Portugal.

Juan María Fernández y Krohn is a Spanish journalist, lawyer and former priest who attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1982.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Portugal's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.