On This Day: During a procession outside the shrine of the Virgin Mary in Fátima, Portugal,... (1982)

On May 12, 1982: During a procession outside the shrine of the Virgin Mary in Fátima, Portugal, security guards overpower Juan María Fernández y Krohn before he can attack Pope John Paul II with a bayonet.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.