Papa Francisco
At 88 years old, Pope Francis has been in the news due to respiratory difficulties, which led him to request an assistant to read his speech during a recent Mass for the Jubilee of Armed Forces and security agents. He has faced health issues in recent months, including bouts of bronchitis, and has previously suffered from a lung infection that resulted in the loss of part of his lung. Additionally, his mobility has been affected following a fall that injured his arm and previous incidents that left him with bruises, requiring him to use a wheelchair. Despite these challenges, Pope Francis continues to advocate for peace and vigilance against the toxic narratives of war and division.
Born on Dec 17, 1936 (88 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 2 | 8.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 17,915,568 | 29,217 | $82,000 | 134$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 27,161 | $450,000 | 270$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 4,233 | $38,000 | 23$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 28 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 20,921 | $230,000 | 146$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 29,369 | $1,400,000 | 879$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 9.00 | 0.29% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 19,133 | $26,000 | 77$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,213 | $54,000 | 34$ |
| Totals | 9 | 159,968,572 | 132,275 | $2,286,900 | 1,568$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guatemala:
Papa Francisco denounces the economic policies that lead to exclusion and inequity.
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Uruguay:
Pope Francis called the interviewee 'Angel of Peace' for their role in the meeting between Abbas and Peres.
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El Salvador:
Papa Francisco's words were recalled to encourage building bridges instead of walls.
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Guatemala:
Pope Francis instituted the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to celebrate the importance of older generations.
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Spain:
Pope Francis mediated the release of a group of 553 people in Cuba.
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Peru:
Pope Francis is known for his efforts to address issues like clericalism and the sexual abuse crisis within the Church.
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Argentina:
Pope Francis is mentioned as possibly having developed bronquiectasias after a severe lung infection.
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Paraguay:
Pope Francis has been called upon by a group of women to recognize the errors of Opus Dei and seek forgiveness.
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Liechtenstein:
Papa Francisco was a supporter of the San Lorenzo football team.
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Cabo Verde:
Leão XIV referenced Papa Francisco's warning about reducing Christians to a heritage of the past.
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