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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 2 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 7,132,538 | 14,317 | $38,000 | 76$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 41,237 | $450,000 | 411$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,287 | $240,000 | 219$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,186 | $89,000 | 84$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,175 | $54,000 | 49$ |
| Totals | 6 | 76,846,661 | 78,202 | $871,000 | 839$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
He is one of the most beloved voices of the 21st century.
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Uruguay:
Pope Francis was one of the most searched figures in Uruguay in 2025.
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Paraguay:
Mons. Steckling quoted Papa Francisco on the importance of inclusivity in building fraternity.
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Paraguay:
Mons. Fritz quoted Pope Francis in his criticism of the growing elite in Paraguay.
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Portugal:
The late Papa Francisco expressed sadness over Hagia Sophia's conversion back into a mosque.
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Argentina:
Pope Francis is mentioned among the young combatants who sacrificed themselves in the Malvinas.
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Portugal:
Pope Francis acknowledged the Church's role in the abuse of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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Brazil:
Papa Francisco held a similar event in June 2014 at the Vatican, inviting over 100 actors.
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Dominican Republic:
Pope Francis acted with unprecedented speed in response to the allegations against Wesołowski.
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Brazil:
Papa Francisco initiated the agenda with the arts before his death in April.
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