John Paul II

John Paul II

politician Vatican City

John Paul II was a beloved pope who served from 1978 until his death in 2005, known for his efforts to improve interfaith relations and his frequent hospitalizations, including at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where Pope Francis is currently receiving treatment.

Born on May 18, 1920 (104 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
181,409
Power
11,079$
Sentiment
6.24
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 6.50 0.04% +10% 331,002,651 163,238 $21,000,000 10,356$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,171 $2,700,000 723$
Totals 3 398,888,662 181,409 $23,700,000 11,079$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: John Paul II was a highly influential pope who emphasized human dignity and the importance of faith. 9

Fox News: The mission St. John Paul II calls us to fulfill

United States United States: The late Pope John Paul II appointed McCarrick Archbishop of Washington, DC, and a cardinal despite being made aware of the allegations of misconduct. 4

CNN: Theodore McCarrick, former archbishop accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94

Canada Canada: The image, taken Sunday from behind, showed Francis sitting in his wheelchair in his private chapel in prayer without any sign of nasal tubes, following an audio message the pope recorded March 6 in which he thanked people for their prayers. 6

The Globe and Mail: Pope pens letter to the editor while in hospital as the Vatican prepares for King’s visit

Ireland Ireland: Groups gathered outside Gemelli hospital throughout the day on Saturday to pray for Francis, placing items at the base of a statue of the late Pope John Paul II. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Pope Francis showing ‘slight’ improvement, Vatican says – The Irish Times

United States United States: Balloons featuring Pope Francis are attached to a statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital in Rome. 5

Fox News: Pope Francis increases physical therapy, condition remains 'guarded,' Vatican says

Pakistan Pakistan: People continued to flock to Rome’s Gemelli hospital, braving rain to light candles and pray at the foot of a statue of John Paul II. 8

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Pope spends ‘peaceful night’ after breathing crisis - World