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 (89 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 7.50 | 0.19% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 10,313 | $5,100 | 10$ |
| Italy | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 55,572 | $2,000,000 | 1,838$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 78,670 | $3,845,000 | 3,610$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 8.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 68,992 | $170,000 | 292$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 34,724 | $2,700,000 | 1,381$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 9,331 | $430,000 | 406$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,114 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 8 | 270,235,839 | 260,716 | $9,165,100 | 7,553$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Fittingly, in 2024, during its Season of Creation, Pope Francis issued a joint statement about protecting our common home.
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Jamaica:
Marlon was watching an old YouTube video of Pope Francis’ inauguration when he felt a calling to explore Orthodoxy.
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Ireland:
Pope Francis met eight abuse survivors during his 2018 visit to Ireland.
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United Kingdom:
Pope Francis was recently buried, and his memory was invoked in criticism of Trump's mocking image.
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United Arab Emirates:
Pope Francis is the former Pope of the Catholic Church.
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Iraq:
Barzani met with Pope Francis during his visit to the Vatican.
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Germany:
Pope Francis has been critical of the German reform efforts led by Bätzing.
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Italy:
Pope Francis is among the past recipients of the Carlo Magno prize for his efforts towards European unity.
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Guyana:
Pope Leo succeeded the late Pope Francis.
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United States:
Leo highlighted the significance of a letter his predecessor, Pope Francis, had sent to US bishops earlier this year.
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