Peter Turkson
Peter Turkson, who was a candidate for the papacy in 2013, served as president of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development until 2021. He is viewed as a moderate candidate with a social focus, addressing issues like economic justice and environmental concerns while maintaining a diplomatic approach.
Born on Oct 11, 1948 (76 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 72,901 | $2,700,000 | 2,899$ |
| Totals | 3 | 67,886,011 | 72,901 | $2,700,000 | 2,899$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Cardinal Peter Turkson is one of the men mentioned as a possible first African pope of the modern era.
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United Kingdom:
Akwasi Atuah says an African pope would even inspire those who are not Catholic, mentioning Cardinal Peter Turkson as a possible candidate.
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United Kingdom:
Cardinal Peter Turkson is mentioned as a possible candidate for the next pope.
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United Kingdom:
Cardinal Peter Turkson is mentioned as a possible candidate for the next pope.
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Costa Rica:
Peter Turkson was also among the candidates that bettors were watching closely.
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Latvia:
Peter Turkson from Ghana is also mentioned among the candidates for the papacy.
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New Zealand:
Peter Turkson is known for his relatively liberal views on social justice and human rights and could be a candidate for Pope.
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New Zealand:
Ghanaian Peter Turkson is among those considered capable of being the next pontiff, representing a shift in the church's leadership.
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Latvia:
Peter Turkson is mentioned as one of the candidates for the papacy.
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Brazil:
Peter Turkson is mentioned as a candidate with a 9% chance of becoming the next Pope.
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