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Summary:November 26 1970 - the start of a world tour which nearly brought tragedy to Pope Paul the Sixth. On his arrival at Manila, capital of the Philippines, the Pontiff was given a massive welcome by the crowd. But as he was being welcomed by Philippines President Marcos and other officials of government and church, a man pushed through the crowd and attempted to attack the Pope with a knife.
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Location:PHILIPPINES MANILA
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