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 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Italy | 6 | 7.33 | 0.19% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 139,931 | $2,000,000 | 4,629$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,265 | $190,000 | 78$ |
| Russia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 32,456 | $1,500,000 | 338$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,435 | $400,000 | 192$ |
| Totals | 9 | 224,205,860 | 181,087 | $4,090,000 | 5,237$ |
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Recent Mentions
Italy:
Edoardo Menichelli recalls Giovanni Paolo II's testimony of weakness and illness as very important.
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Italy:
Giovanni Paolo II is mentioned as having appointed the Archbishop of Buenos Aires as a general relator during the Synod of Bishops.
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Italy:
Giovanni Paolo II elevated Bartolo Longo to sainthood in 1980.
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Italy:
Gherard Ludwig Müller references Giovanni Paolo II as an example of a Pope who faced criticism.
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Italy:
Giovanni Paolo II is mentioned as a comparison for Pope Francis's unique presence despite health issues.
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Greece:
Pope Giovanni Paolo II's health was shrouded in secrecy, as evidenced by the misleading information provided after his tracheotomy.
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Italy:
The statue of Giovanni Paolo II is surrounded by flowers and candles as a sign of support for Pope Francesco.
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Russia:
A statue of the late Pope John Paul II is located near the Gemelli hospital in Rome.
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Israel:
A statue of Pope John Paul II is located near the hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized.
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