Johannes Paul II
Johannes Paul II was the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, known for his charismatic presence and significant influence on both the Church and global politics. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and played a crucial role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, particularly in his native Poland. His papacy was marked by extensive travel, interfaith dialogue, and a focus on human rights, as well as a strong stance against abortion and euthanasia. He was canonized as a saint in 2014.
Born on Apr 18, 1920 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4 | 5.75 | 0.19% | +10% | 83,783,942 | 176,303 | $3,845,000 | 8,091$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 13,446 | $700,000 | 1,088$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 718 | $73,000 | 84$ |
| Totals | 7 | 93,064,542 | 190,467 | $4,618,000 | 9,263$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Luxembourg:
Pope John Paul II was known to have been photographed even while in bed during his illness.
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Switzerland:
Johannes Paul II is remembered for his significant impact on the Catholic Church and was canonized by Pope Franziskus.
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Germany:
Johannes Paul II was remembered for similar rosary prayers during his last days.
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Germany:
Johannes Paul II was a previous Pope whose last days included similar rosary prayers.
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Germany:
Johannes Paul II was remembered for similar rosary prayers during his last days.
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Germany:
People are gathering at the statue of Franziskus’ predecessor, Johannes Paul II, to leave candles and prayers for the sick Pope.
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Switzerland:
Johannes Paul II was a previous Pope who had multiple hospital visits during his papacy.
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