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Man who shot Pope back in jail

The Turkish man who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981 returned to prison after an appeals court ruled that he should serve more time for the killing of a Turkish journalist and other crimes.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2006

Pope gunman may go back to prison

THE Turkish gunman who spent 25 years behind bars for shooting Pope John Paul II in 1981 was released yesterday but may soon be returned to jail.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2006

Turkish authorities to review release of pope-plot man

Turkey’s justice minister today said authorities would review the release from prison of the Turkish gunman who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006

Turk who tried to kill Pope released from prison

The Turkish gunman who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981 left prison a free man today after serving 25 years behind bars in Italy and Turkey for the plot against the Pontiff and the killing of a Turkish journalist.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006