Giovanni Paolo II
Giovanni Paolo II, also known as Pope John Paul II, was the head of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and became one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. His papacy was marked by efforts to improve relations with other religions, advocacy for human rights, and a commitment to global issues such as poverty and peace. He was canonized as a saint in 2014, and is remembered for his charismatic personality, extensive travels, and pivotal role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
Born on May 18, 1920 (105 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 54,519 | $2,000,000 | 1,803$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 33,938 | 41 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Totals | 2 | 60,495,764 | 54,560 | $2,002,000 | 1,805$ |
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Recent Mentions
San Marino:
Giovanni Paolo II was the target of an assassination attempt by Mehmet Ali Agca in 1981.
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Italy:
Giovanni Paolo II is mentioned in the context of a performance connected to sacred music.
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San Marino:
He signed the encyclical 'Evangelium Vitae' on March 25, 1995, which has become a reference for reflection in the Church on human life.
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Italy:
Giovanni Paolo II was the first pope to travel to the UK for a historic pastoral visit in 1982.
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Italy:
Giovanni Paolo II met with Carlo III during his visit to Canterbury in 1982.
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Italy:
Giovanni Paolo II initiated the first meeting between leaders of major world religions in 1986.
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Italy:
Christian performed in front of Pope Giovanni Paolo II, earning him the nickname 'the singer of the Pope'.
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San Marino:
Giovanni Paolo II addressed the encyclical Evangelii Vitae to the Church and all men of good will thirty years ago.
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Italy:
Camillo Ruini was an important voice for the Church during the times of John Paul II.
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Italy:
Giovanni Paolo II appointed Jorge Mario Bergoglio as a representative from the Southern Hemisphere during the Synod of Bishops.
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