The other papal attack occurred in 1970 shortly after Pope Paul VI landed at the Manila airport. Bolivian painter Benjamin Mendoza attempted to slash the pope's throat after carrying a 13-inch dagger through airport security while dressed as a priest. The 73-year-old pope escaped with minor chest wo
Date: Jan 14, 2015
Category: World
Source: Google
YEARENDER: Catholic church busy preparing for papal visit
Pope Paul VI came to the country in November 1970. He was the target of an assassination attempt at the Manila International Airport by Bolivian painter Benjamin Mendoza, who dressed as a priest. But Mendoza was subdued by the popes personal secretary.
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