Karol Wojtyla
Karol Wojtyla, known as Pope John Paul II, was the first non-Italian pope in over 450 years and served from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was a significant figure in the Catholic Church, known for his emphasis on human rights, interfaith dialogue, and his role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. Throughout his papacy, he faced numerous health challenges, including significant hospitalizations at the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he humorously referred to it as a 'third Vatican' due to his frequent visits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 120,273 | $1,200,000 | 1,119$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +10% | 28,435,943 | 18,992 | $48,000 | 32$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,829 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,119 | $68,000 | 35$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,952 | $370,000 | 343$ |
| Totals | 5 | 174,434,305 | 151,165 | $1,796,000 | 1,586$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Venezuela:
Karol Wojtyla became Pope John Paul II and served from 1978 until his death in 2005.
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Bolivia:
Karol Wojtyla, known as Pope John Paul II, visited Peru in 1985 and 1988, leaving a lasting impact on the Catholic community.
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Italy:
Karol Wojtyla, elected as Pope in 1978, is compared to the election of Francis Prevost as a significant moment in the Church's history.
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Indonesia:
Karol Wojtyla was elected as Pope John Paul II, contributing significantly to the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
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Indonesia:
Karol Wojtyla was elected as Pope John Paul II, contributing significantly to the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
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Argentina:
The election of Karol Wojtyla -later known as John Paul II- marked a significant shift in the internal dynamics of the Church.
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Peru:
He was the first pope in more than four centuries of history.
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Peru:
The first pope in more than four centuries from Italy was Karol Wojtyla, who began the trend in 1978.
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Panama:
Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) was elected in 1978 in the eighth voting.
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Hungary:
Karol Wojtyla became Pope II. János Pál and was canonized after his death in 2005.
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