Ján Pavol II
Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła, was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005. He was known for his efforts to improve interfaith relations, his outreach to youth, and his role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. His visit to Slovakia in the 1990s was significant for the country, prompting various urban redevelopment projects, including those in Košice.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 5,459,642 | 3,112 | $110,000 | 63$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,459,642 | 3,112 | $110,000 | 63$ |
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Recent Mentions
Slovakia:
Pope John Paul II was the target of an assassination attempt by Mehmet Ali Agca in 1981.
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Slovakia:
Pope Lev XIV recited a prayer by Ján Pavol II at the shrine during his visit.
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Slovakia:
Ján Pavol II was the first pope to break the tradition of not giving a spontaneous speech from the balcony.
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Slovakia:
Ján Pavol II.'s quote was used to emphasize the importance of values in democracy.
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Slovakia:
Ján Pavol II is a former pope who remains very popular in Slovakia.
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Slovakia:
He was a pope with whom Anna Gorodovová flew.
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Slovakia:
Ján Pavol II. issued the apostolic constitution Universi Dominici Gregis, which governs the conclave process.
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Slovakia:
John Paul II is mentioned as a significant figure in the context of the church's image and leadership.
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Slovakia:
Ján Pavol II visited Slovakia three times before Pope František's visit.
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Slovakia:
Ján Pavol II previously visited Slovakia three times before Pope František's visit.
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