João Paulo II
João Paulo II was the Pope who visited Brazil during the military dictatorship, and his presence was a moment of hope for human rights advocates like José Carlos Dias, who faced violence and repression.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +30% | 211,049,527 | 293,438 | $1,500,000 | 2,086$ |
| Totals | 2 | 211,049,527 | 293,438 | $1,500,000 | 2,086$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
João Paulo II explained his decision regarding the papal tiara during his inaugural mass.
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Brazil:
Pope John Paul II claimed that the Virgin saved his life during an assassination attempt on May 13, 1981.
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Portugal:
Leão XIV's attire mimicked the visuals of João Paulo II.
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Liechtenstein:
He led the Catholics from 1978 to 2005.
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Liechtenstein:
João Paulo II's funeral and the election of his successor, Bento XVI, cost the Vatican 7 million euros.
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Brazil:
Luise has made 120 international trips with three Popes: João Paulo II, Bento XVI, and Francisco.
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Brazil:
Cardinal Re cited Pope John Paul II in his remarks about the responsibility of choosing the right leader.
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Liechtenstein:
João Paulo II promulgated the legislation Universi Dominici Gregis for the election of the new pope.
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Liechtenstein:
João Paulo II served champagne to cardinals after his election.
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Brazil:
João Paulo II discussed the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the Church through his encyclical Dominum Et Vivificantem.
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