Pope Francis
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is the first Jesuit pope and the first from the Americas, having assumed the papacy in 2013. Known for his emphasis on humility, social justice, and interfaith dialogue, he has worked to address global issues such as poverty, climate change, and migration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12 | 6.75 | 0.27% | +160% | 331,002,651 | 2,340,726 | $21,000,000 | 148,504$ |
| United Kingdom | 8 | 6.25 | 0.26% | +140% | 67,886,011 | 423,048 | $2,700,000 | 16,826$ |
| Canada | 5 | 6.40 | 0.28% | +50% | 38,005,238 | 158,708 | $1,700,000 | 7,099$ |
| Jamaica | 5 | 7.80 | 0.34% | +70% | 2,961,167 | 17,030 | $15,000 | 86$ |
| Italy | 5 | 7.20 | 0.26% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 171,060 | $2,000,000 | 5,658$ |
| Slovakia | 5 | 7.00 | 0.26% | +70% | 5,459,642 | 24,158 | $110,000 | 487$ |
| Croatia | 5 | 7.60 | 0.26% | +30% | 4,105,267 | 13,848 | $68,000 | 229$ |
| North Macedonia | 4 | 8.75 | 0.38% | +50% | 2,083,374 | 11,962 | $12,800 | 73$ |
| Kazakhstan | 4 | 6.50 | 0.22% | +50% | 18,776,707 | 63,115 | $180,000 | 605$ |
| Pakistan | 4 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +40% | 220,892,331 | 426,845 | $280,000 | 541$ |
| Taiwan | 4 | 6.50 | 0.40% | +30% | 23,816,775 | 123,971 | $670,000 | 3,487$ |
| Bulgaria | 3 | 4.33 | 0.31% | +50% | 6,948,445 | 31,874 | $69,000 | 317$ |
| Belarus | 3 | 8.33 | 0.17% | +50% | 9,449,323 | 24,410 | $60,000 | 155$ |
| Japan | 3 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 126,476,461 | 214,147 | $5,000,000 | 8,466$ |
| Israel | 3 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 15,184 | $400,000 | 659$ |
| Australia | 3 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +40% | 25,499,884 | 56,220 | $1,380,000 | 3,043$ |
| Montenegro | 3 | 8.33 | 0.16% | +20% | 628,066 | 1,237 | $5,500 | 11$ |
| Nigeria | 3 | 8.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 358,220 | $448,000 | 779$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +30% | 8,654,622 | 14,650 | $700,000 | 1,185$ |
| Greece | 2 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +40% | 10,423,054 | 15,417 | $190,000 | 281$ |
| Hungary | 2 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +30% | 9,660,351 | 18,455 | $160,000 | 306$ |
| Russia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.11% | +40% | 144,104,080 | 214,966 | $1,500,000 | 2,238$ |
| Latvia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 1,886,198 | 3,125 | $34,000 | 56$ |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 6.00 | 0.19% | +90% | 7,500,700 | 26,638 | $370,000 | 1,314$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 7.50 | 0.11% | +40% | 5,030,000 | 7,401 | $5,100 | 8$ |
| Serbia | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 9,017 | $55,000 | 57$ |
| Indonesia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 273,523,615 | 509,096 | $1,119,000 | 2,083$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +30% | 17,915,568 | 16,219 | $82,000 | 74$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +40% | 211,049,527 | 158,854 | $1,500,000 | 1,129$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +40% | 786,552 | 844 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 2,722,289 | 1,583 | $54,000 | 31$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 2,716 | $17,000 | 12$ |
| Moldova | 1 | 4.00 | 0.13% | +30% | 4,033,963 | 6,793 | $12,000 | 20$ |
| Andorra | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +30% | 77,265 | 68 | $3,000 | 3$ |
| India | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 803,602 | $2,900,000 | 1,689$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 9.00 | 0.16% | +30% | 40,222,493 | 82,867 | $170,000 | 350$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +40% | 9,890,400 | 7,334 | $430,000 | 319$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +40% | 97,338,583 | 125,367 | $340,000 | 438$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 9.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 179,723 | $350,000 | 1,061$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.41% | +120% | 53,771,296 | 486,818 | $106,000 | 960$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +30% | 59,734,213 | 134,118 | $63,000 | 141$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 8.00 | 0.25% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,380 | $2,100 | 5$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,137 | 25 | $6,900 | 4$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 135,882 | $350,000 | 289$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 20,932 | $34,000 | 24$ |
| Bahamas | 1 | 8.00 | 0.29% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,160 | $13,000 | 38$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 23,539 | $450,000 | 234$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,881 | $54,000 | 29$ |
| Germany | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,123 | $3,845,000 | 2,163$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 22,683 | $155,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 123 | 3,941,174,810 | 7,556,039 | $51,174,400 | 213,652$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Pope Leo XIV recalled the words of late Pope Francis, who observed that in our world 'we are all connected, yet find ourselves disconnected from one another.'
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Pakistan:
The late pope said in January that the president’s plan to deport millions of migrants in the US during his second term was a 'disgrace.'
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Indonesia:
Pope Francis issued the encyclical 'Laudato Si' calling for ecological repentance.
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United Kingdom:
Francis, who was pope for 12 years, was a sharp critic of Trump.
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United States:
Pope Francis said there’s a place for pets in paradise.
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Montenegro:
Pope Francis met with Ut and Kim to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 'Napalm Girl' photograph.
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Uruguay:
Milei will have a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
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Ukraine:
Pope Francis's funeral was attended by world leaders, including Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump.
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United Kingdom:
Scorsese has multiple projects in production, including a documentary about the late Pope Francis, with whom it is believed he had the final interview.
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Italy:
Meloni mentioned the Pope's willingness to mediate in the Ukraine situation.
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